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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949.88, 1,425.36 and 333.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949.88, 1,425.36 and 333.73 is: 500.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949.88 : 1,425.36 = 333.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949.88/1,425.36 = 333.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949.88x = 1,425.36 × 333.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949.88x = 475,678.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,678.27/949.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.78

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