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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951.14, 1,426.40 and 334.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951.14, 1,426.40 and 334.74 is: 502.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951.14 : 1,426.40 = 334.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951.14/1,426.40 = 334.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951.14x = 1,426.40 × 334.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951.14x = 477,473.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,473.14/951.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.00

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