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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.97, 1,425.93 and 334.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.97, 1,425.93 and 334.50 is: 501.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.97 : 1,425.93 = 334.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.97/1,425.93 = 334.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.97x = 1,425.93 × 334.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.97x = 476,973.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,973.59/950.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.57

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