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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951.01, 1,426.41 and 334.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951.01, 1,426.41 and 334.73 is: 502.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951.01 : 1,426.41 = 334.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951.01/1,426.41 = 334.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951.01x = 1,426.41 × 334.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951.01x = 477,465.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,465.79/951.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.06

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