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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955.77, 1,433.91 and 339.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955.77, 1,433.91 and 339.51 is: 509.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955.77 : 1,433.91 = 339.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955.77/1,433.91 = 339.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955.77x = 1,433.91 × 339.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955.77x = 486,826.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,826.78/955.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.36

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