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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955.01, 1,432.52 and 338.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955.01, 1,432.52 and 338.38 is: 507.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955.01 : 1,432.52 = 338.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955.01/1,432.52 = 338.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955.01x = 1,432.52 × 338.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955.01x = 484,736.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,736.12/955.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.57

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