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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.69, 1,426.03 and 334.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.69, 1,426.03 and 334.82 is: 502.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.69 : 1,426.03 = 334.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.69/1,426.03 = 334.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.69x = 1,426.03 × 334.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.69x = 477,466.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,466.09/950.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.23

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