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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955.77, 1,433.75 and 339.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955.77, 1,433.75 and 339.39 is: 509.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955.77 : 1,433.75 = 339.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955.77/1,433.75 = 339.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955.77x = 1,433.75 × 339.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955.77x = 486,598.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,598.72/955.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.12

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