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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.96, 1,426.30 and 334.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.96, 1,426.30 and 334.62 is: 501.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.96 : 1,426.30 = 334.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.96/1,426.30 = 334.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.96x = 1,426.30 × 334.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.96x = 477,268.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,268.51/950.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.88

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