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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.51, 1,426.04 and 334.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.51, 1,426.04 and 334.26 is: 501.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.51 : 1,426.04 = 334.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.51/1,426.04 = 334.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.51x = 1,426.04 × 334.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.51x = 476,666.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,666.46/950.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.49

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