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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951.04, 1,427.19 and 334.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951.04, 1,427.19 and 334.73 is: 502.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951.04 : 1,427.19 = 334.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951.04/1,427.19 = 334.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951.04x = 1,427.19 × 334.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951.04x = 477,725.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,725.62/951.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.32

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