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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.78, 1,426.46 and 334.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.78, 1,426.46 and 334.50 is: 501.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.78 : 1,426.46 = 334.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.78/1,426.46 = 334.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.78x = 1,426.46 × 334.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.78x = 477,150.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,150.87/950.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.85

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