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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.44, 1,425.63 and 334.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.44, 1,425.63 and 334.18 is: 501.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.44 : 1,425.63 = 334.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.44/1,425.63 = 334.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.44x = 1,425.63 × 334.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.44x = 476,417.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,417.03/950.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.26

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