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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955.05, 1,432.61 and 338.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955.05, 1,432.61 and 338.75 is: 508.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955.05 : 1,432.61 = 338.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955.05/1,432.61 = 338.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955.05x = 1,432.61 × 338.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955.05x = 485,287.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,287.78/955.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.13

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