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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.76, 1,426.24 and 334.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.76, 1,426.24 and 334.48 is: 501.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.76 : 1,426.24 = 334.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.76/1,426.24 = 334.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.76x = 1,426.24 × 334.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.76x = 477,048.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,048.76/950.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.76

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