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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955.02, 1,432.18 and 338.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955.02, 1,432.18 and 338.56 is: 507.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955.02 : 1,432.18 = 338.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955.02/1,432.18 = 338.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955.02x = 1,432.18 × 338.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955.02x = 484,878.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,878.86/955.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.72

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