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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.92, 1,425.44 and 334.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.92, 1,425.44 and 334.13 is: 500.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.92 : 1,425.44 = 334.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.92/1,425.44 = 334.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.92x = 1,425.44 × 334.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.92x = 476,275.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,275.98/950.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.86

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