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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.58, 1,426.08 and 334.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.58, 1,426.08 and 334.80 is: 502.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.58 : 1,426.08 = 334.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.58/1,426.08 = 334.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.58x = 1,426.08 × 334.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.58x = 477,451.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,451.58/950.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.27

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