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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954.83, 1,432.25 and 338.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954.83, 1,432.25 and 338.15 is: 507.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954.83 : 1,432.25 = 338.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954.83/1,432.25 = 338.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954.83x = 1,432.25 × 338.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954.83x = 484,306.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,306.49/954.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.22

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