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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955.07, 1,432.34 and 338.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955.07, 1,432.34 and 338.69 is: 507.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955.07 : 1,432.34 = 338.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955.07/1,432.34 = 338.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955.07x = 1,432.34 × 338.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955.07x = 485,122.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,122.39/955.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.94

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