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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955.20, 1,432.80 and 338.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955.20, 1,432.80 and 338.90 is: 508.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955.20 : 1,432.80 = 338.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955.20/1,432.80 = 338.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955.20x = 1,432.80 × 338.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955.20x = 485,575.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,575.92/955.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.35

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