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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951.03, 1,426 and 334.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951.03, 1,426 and 334.48 is: 501.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951.03 : 1,426 = 334.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951.03/1,426 = 334.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951.03x = 1,426 × 334.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951.03x = 476,968.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,968.48/951.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.53

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