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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955.09, 1,432.79 and 338.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955.09, 1,432.79 and 338.71 is: 508.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955.09 : 1,432.79 = 338.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955.09/1,432.79 = 338.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955.09x = 1,432.79 × 338.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955.09x = 485,294.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,294.95/955.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.11

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