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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955.22, 1,433.00 and 338.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955.22, 1,433.00 and 338.81 is: 508.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955.22 : 1,433.00 = 338.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955.22/1,433.00 = 338.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955.22x = 1,433.00 × 338.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955.22x = 485,508.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,508.41/955.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.27

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