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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.33, 1,426.02 and 334.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.33, 1,426.02 and 334.49 is: 501.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.33 : 1,426.02 = 334.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.33/1,426.02 = 334.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.33x = 1,426.02 × 334.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.33x = 476,982.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,982.30/950.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.91

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