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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.32, 1,426.12 and 334.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.32, 1,426.12 and 334.02 is: 501.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.32 : 1,426.12 = 334.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.32/1,426.12 = 334.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.32x = 1,426.12 × 334.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.32x = 476,352.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,352.60/950.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.25

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