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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954.96, 1,432.69 and 338.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954.96, 1,432.69 and 338.75 is: 508.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954.96 : 1,432.69 = 338.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954.96/1,432.69 = 338.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954.96x = 1,432.69 × 338.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954.96x = 485,321.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,321.10/954.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.21

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