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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.06, 1,425.27 and 333.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.06, 1,425.27 and 333.74 is: 500.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.06 : 1,425.27 = 333.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.06/1,425.27 = 333.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.06x = 1,425.27 × 333.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.06x = 475,669.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,669.61/950.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.67

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