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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.00, 1,424.93 and 333.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.00, 1,424.93 and 333.65 is: 500.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.00 : 1,424.93 = 333.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.00/1,424.93 = 333.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.00x = 1,424.93 × 333.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.00x = 475,429.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,429.79/950.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.46

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