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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.90, 1,426.44 and 334.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.90, 1,426.44 and 334.68 is: 502.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.90 : 1,426.44 = 334.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.90/1,426.44 = 334.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.90x = 1,426.44 × 334.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.90x = 477,400.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,400.94/950.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.05

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