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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.38, 1,425.43 and 334.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.38, 1,425.43 and 334.06 is: 501.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.38 : 1,425.43 = 334.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.38/1,425.43 = 334.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.38x = 1,425.43 × 334.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.38x = 476,170.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,170.35/950.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.03

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