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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.28, 1,425.10 and 333.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.28, 1,425.10 and 333.88 is: 500.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.28 : 1,425.10 = 333.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.28/1,425.10 = 333.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.28x = 1,425.10 × 333.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.28x = 475,812.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,812.39/950.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.71

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