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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955.15, 1,433.19 and 339.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955.15, 1,433.19 and 339.15 is: 508.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955.15 : 1,433.19 = 339.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955.15/1,433.19 = 339.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955.15x = 1,433.19 × 339.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955.15x = 486,066.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,066.39/955.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.89

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