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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951.11, 1,427.08 and 335.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951.11, 1,427.08 and 335.26 is: 503.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951.11 : 1,427.08 = 335.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951.11/1,427.08 = 335.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951.11x = 1,427.08 × 335.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951.11x = 478,442.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,442.84/951.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.04

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