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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955.43, 1,433.13 and 339.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955.43, 1,433.13 and 339.02 is: 508.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955.43 : 1,433.13 = 339.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955.43/1,433.13 = 339.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955.43x = 1,433.13 × 339.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955.43x = 485,852.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,852.57/955.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.52

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