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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951, 1,425.56 and 334.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951, 1,425.56 and 334.26 is: 501.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951 : 1,425.56 = 334.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951/1,425.56 = 334.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951x = 1,425.56 × 334.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951x = 476,507.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,507.69/951
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.06

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