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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949.91, 1,424.99 and 333.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949.91, 1,424.99 and 333.52 is: 500.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949.91 : 1,424.99 = 333.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949.91/1,424.99 = 333.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949.91x = 1,424.99 × 333.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949.91x = 475,262.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,262.66/949.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.32

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