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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.32, 1,425.64 and 333.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.32, 1,425.64 and 333.84 is: 500.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.32 : 1,425.64 = 333.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.32/1,425.64 = 333.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.32x = 1,425.64 × 333.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.32x = 475,935.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,935.66/950.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.82

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