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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955.67, 1,433.28 and 339.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955.67, 1,433.28 and 339.35 is: 508.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955.67 : 1,433.28 = 339.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955.67/1,433.28 = 339.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955.67x = 1,433.28 × 339.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955.67x = 486,383.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,383.57/955.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.95

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