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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955.06, 1,432.69 and 338.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955.06, 1,432.69 and 338.82 is: 508.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955.06 : 1,432.69 = 338.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955.06/1,432.69 = 338.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955.06x = 1,432.69 × 338.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955.06x = 485,417.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,417.81/955.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.26

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