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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.31, 1,426.10 and 334.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.31, 1,426.10 and 334.03 is: 501.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.31 : 1,426.10 = 334.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.31/1,426.10 = 334.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.31x = 1,426.10 × 334.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.31x = 476,360.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,360.18/950.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.27

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