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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.93, 1,426.61 and 334.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.93, 1,426.61 and 334.68 is: 502.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.93 : 1,426.61 = 334.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.93/1,426.61 = 334.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.93x = 1,426.61 × 334.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.93x = 477,457.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,457.83/950.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.10

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