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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.56, 1,426.02 and 334.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.56, 1,426.02 and 334.24 is: 501.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.56 : 1,426.02 = 334.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.56/1,426.02 = 334.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.56x = 1,426.02 × 334.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.56x = 476,632.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,632.92/950.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.42

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