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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 961.24, 1,441.67 and 336.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 961.24, 1,441.67 and 336.62 is: 504.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    961.24 : 1,441.67 = 336.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    961.24/1,441.67 = 336.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    961.24x = 1,441.67 × 336.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    961.24x = 485,293.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,293.27/961.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.86

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