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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954.93, 1,432.02 and 338.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954.93, 1,432.02 and 338.52 is: 507.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954.93 : 1,432.02 = 338.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954.93/1,432.02 = 338.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954.93x = 1,432.02 × 338.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954.93x = 484,767.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,767.41/954.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.65

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