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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.40, 1,425.60 and 334.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.40, 1,425.60 and 334.10 is: 501.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.40 : 1,425.60 = 334.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.40/1,425.60 = 334.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.40x = 1,425.60 × 334.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.40x = 476,292.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,292.96/950.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.15

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