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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.86, 1,426.97 and 335.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.86, 1,426.97 and 335.08 is: 502.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.86 : 1,426.97 = 335.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.86/1,426.97 = 335.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.86x = 1,426.97 × 335.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.86x = 478,147.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,147.43/950.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.86

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