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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.77, 1,425.75 and 334.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.77, 1,425.75 and 334.36 is: 501.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.77 : 1,425.75 = 334.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.77/1,425.75 = 334.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.77x = 1,425.75 × 334.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.77x = 476,713.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,713.77/950.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.40

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