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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955.51, 1,432.99 and 339.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955.51, 1,432.99 and 339.13 is: 508.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955.51 : 1,432.99 = 339.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955.51/1,432.99 = 339.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955.51x = 1,432.99 × 339.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955.51x = 485,969.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,969.90/955.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.60

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