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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.13, 1,425.60 and 334.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.13, 1,425.60 and 334.26 is: 501.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.13 : 1,425.60 = 334.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.13/1,425.60 = 334.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.13x = 1,425.60 × 334.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.13x = 476,521.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,521.06/950.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.53

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