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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955.42, 1,433.12 and 338.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955.42, 1,433.12 and 338.78 is: 508.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955.42 : 1,433.12 = 338.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955.42/1,433.12 = 338.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955.42x = 1,433.12 × 338.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955.42x = 485,514.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,514.28/955.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.17

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