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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951.12, 1,426.80 and 334.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951.12, 1,426.80 and 334.80 is: 502.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951.12 : 1,426.80 = 334.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951.12/1,426.80 = 334.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951.12x = 1,426.80 × 334.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951.12x = 477,692.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,692.64/951.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.24

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