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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955.28, 1,432.85 and 338.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955.28, 1,432.85 and 338.87 is: 508.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955.28 : 1,432.85 = 338.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955.28/1,432.85 = 338.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955.28x = 1,432.85 × 338.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955.28x = 485,541.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,541.02/955.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.27

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