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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951.06, 1,426.77 and 334.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951.06, 1,426.77 and 334.74 is: 502.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951.06 : 1,426.77 = 334.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951.06/1,426.77 = 334.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951.06x = 1,426.77 × 334.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951.06x = 477,596.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,596.99/951.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.17

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