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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.21, 1,425.51 and 333.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.21, 1,425.51 and 333.89 is: 500.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.21 : 1,425.51 = 333.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.21/1,425.51 = 333.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.21x = 1,425.51 × 333.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.21x = 475,956.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,956.41/950.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.90

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