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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.24, 1,425.26 and 333.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.24, 1,425.26 and 333.97 is: 500.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.24 : 1,425.26 = 333.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.24/1,425.26 = 333.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.24x = 1,425.26 × 333.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.24x = 475,988.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,988.85/950.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.91

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