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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955.64, 1,433.58 and 339.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955.64, 1,433.58 and 339.20 is: 508.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955.64 : 1,433.58 = 339.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955.64/1,433.58 = 339.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955.64x = 1,433.58 × 339.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955.64x = 486,270.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,270.34/955.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.84

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