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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 961.52, 1,441.56 and 336.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 961.52, 1,441.56 and 336.65 is: 504.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    961.52 : 1,441.56 = 336.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    961.52/1,441.56 = 336.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    961.52x = 1,441.56 × 336.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    961.52x = 485,293.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,293.97/961.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.72

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