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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949.99, 1,425.41 and 334.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949.99, 1,425.41 and 334.14 is: 501.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949.99 : 1,425.41 = 334.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949.99/1,425.41 = 334.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949.99x = 1,425.41 × 334.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949.99x = 476,286.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,286.50/949.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.36

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