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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.13, 1,425.35 and 333.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.13, 1,425.35 and 333.70 is: 500.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.13 : 1,425.35 = 333.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.13/1,425.35 = 333.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.13x = 1,425.35 × 333.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.13x = 475,634.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,634.06/950.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.60

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