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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951.10, 1,426.73 and 334.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951.10, 1,426.73 and 334.79 is: 502.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951.10 : 1,426.73 = 334.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951.10/1,426.73 = 334.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951.10x = 1,426.73 × 334.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951.10x = 477,654.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,654.94/951.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.21

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