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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.81, 1,426.22 and 334.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.81, 1,426.22 and 334.52 is: 501.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.81 : 1,426.22 = 334.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.81/1,426.22 = 334.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.81x = 1,426.22 × 334.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.81x = 477,094.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,094.24/950.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.78

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