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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949.78, 1,424.79 and 333.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949.78, 1,424.79 and 333.34 is: 500.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949.78 : 1,424.79 = 333.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949.78/1,424.79 = 333.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949.78x = 1,424.79 × 333.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949.78x = 474,939.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,939.86/949.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.05

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