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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.53, 1,426.09 and 334.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.53, 1,426.09 and 334.25 is: 501.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.53 : 1,426.09 = 334.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.53/1,426.09 = 334.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.53x = 1,426.09 × 334.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.53x = 476,662.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,662.62/950.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.47

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