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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.26, 1,425.14 and 333.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.26, 1,425.14 and 333.84 is: 500.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.26 : 1,425.14 = 333.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.26/1,425.14 = 333.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.26x = 1,425.14 × 333.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.26x = 475,768.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,768.74/950.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.67

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