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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955.07, 1,432.61 and 338.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955.07, 1,432.61 and 338.80 is: 508.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955.07 : 1,432.61 = 338.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955.07/1,432.61 = 338.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955.07x = 1,432.61 × 338.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955.07x = 485,363.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,363.74/955.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.20

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