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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.70, 1,425.75 and 334.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.70, 1,425.75 and 334.26 is: 501.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.70 : 1,425.75 = 334.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.70/1,425.75 = 334.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.70x = 1,425.75 × 334.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.70x = 476,571.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,571.20/950.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.28

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