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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949.98, 1,425.61 and 333.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949.98, 1,425.61 and 333.69 is: 500.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949.98 : 1,425.61 = 333.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949.98/1,425.61 = 333.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949.98x = 1,425.61 × 333.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949.98x = 475,711.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,711.80/949.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.76

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