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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955.86, 1,433.82 and 339.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955.86, 1,433.82 and 339.58 is: 509.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955.86 : 1,433.82 = 339.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955.86/1,433.82 = 339.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955.86x = 1,433.82 × 339.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955.86x = 486,896.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,896.60/955.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.38

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