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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.01, 1,425.18 and 333.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.01, 1,425.18 and 333.56 is: 500.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.01 : 1,425.18 = 333.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.01/1,425.18 = 333.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.01x = 1,425.18 × 333.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.01x = 475,378.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,378.23/950.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.39

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