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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.77, 1,426.44 and 334.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.77, 1,426.44 and 334.54 is: 501.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.77 : 1,426.44 = 334.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.77/1,426.44 = 334.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.77x = 1,426.44 × 334.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.77x = 477,201.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,201.24/950.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.91

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