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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955.53, 1,432.69 and 339.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955.53, 1,432.69 and 339.26 is: 508.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955.53 : 1,432.69 = 339.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955.53/1,432.69 = 339.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955.53x = 1,432.69 × 339.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955.53x = 486,046.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,046.40/955.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.67

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