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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.99, 1,426.91 and 335.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.99, 1,426.91 and 335.14 is: 502.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.99 : 1,426.91 = 335.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.99/1,426.91 = 335.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.99x = 1,426.91 × 335.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.99x = 478,214.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,214.62/950.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.86

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