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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951.18, 1,426.98 and 334.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951.18, 1,426.98 and 334.93 is: 502.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951.18 : 1,426.98 = 334.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951.18/1,426.98 = 334.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951.18x = 1,426.98 × 334.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951.18x = 477,938.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,938.41/951.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.47

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