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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.59, 1,425.88 and 334.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.59, 1,425.88 and 334.15 is: 501.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.59 : 1,425.88 = 334.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.59/1,425.88 = 334.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.59x = 1,425.88 × 334.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.59x = 476,452.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,452.09/950.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.22

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