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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.64, 1,426.12 and 334.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.64, 1,426.12 and 334.72 is: 502.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.64 : 1,426.12 = 334.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.64/1,426.12 = 334.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.64x = 1,426.12 × 334.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.64x = 477,350.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,350.89/950.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.14

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