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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949.76, 1,424.52 and 333.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949.76, 1,424.52 and 333.44 is: 500.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949.76 : 1,424.52 = 333.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949.76/1,424.52 = 333.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949.76x = 1,424.52 × 333.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949.76x = 474,991.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,991.95/949.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.12

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