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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.77, 1,426.57 and 334.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.77, 1,426.57 and 334.92 is: 502.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.77 : 1,426.57 = 334.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.77/1,426.57 = 334.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.77x = 1,426.57 × 334.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.77x = 477,785.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,785.99/950.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.53

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