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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954.85, 1,432.50 and 338.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954.85, 1,432.50 and 338.61 is: 507.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954.85 : 1,432.50 = 338.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954.85/1,432.50 = 338.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954.85x = 1,432.50 × 338.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954.85x = 485,056.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,056.77/954.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.99

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