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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957.33, 1,435.99 and 332.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957.33, 1,435.99 and 332.58 is: 498.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957.33 : 1,435.99 = 332.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957.33/1,435.99 = 332.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957.33x = 1,435.99 × 332.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957.33x = 477,577.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,577.56/957.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.87

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