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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.57, 1,425.25 and 334.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.57, 1,425.25 and 334.33 is: 501.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.57 : 1,425.25 = 334.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.57/1,425.25 = 334.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.57x = 1,425.25 × 334.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.57x = 476,499.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,499.43/950.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.28

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