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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951.02, 1,426.53 and 334.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951.02, 1,426.53 and 334.58 is: 501.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951.02 : 1,426.53 = 334.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951.02/1,426.53 = 334.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951.02x = 1,426.53 × 334.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951.02x = 477,286.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,286.62/951.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.87

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