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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955.61, 1,433.46 and 339.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955.61, 1,433.46 and 339.38 is: 509.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955.61 : 1,433.46 = 339.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955.61/1,433.46 = 339.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955.61x = 1,433.46 × 339.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955.61x = 486,487.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,487.65/955.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.09

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