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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955.29, 1,432.97 and 339.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955.29, 1,432.97 and 339.06 is: 508.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955.29 : 1,432.97 = 339.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955.29/1,432.97 = 339.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955.29x = 1,432.97 × 339.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955.29x = 485,862.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,862.81/955.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.60

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