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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.70, 1,425.50 and 334.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.70, 1,425.50 and 334.22 is: 501.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.70 : 1,425.50 = 334.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.70/1,425.50 = 334.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.70x = 1,425.50 × 334.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.70x = 476,430.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,430.61/950.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.14

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