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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.11, 1,425.80 and 333.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.11, 1,425.80 and 333.82 is: 500.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.11 : 1,425.80 = 333.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.11/1,425.80 = 333.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.11x = 1,425.80 × 333.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.11x = 475,960.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,960.56/950.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.95

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