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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951.21, 1,426.16 and 334.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951.21, 1,426.16 and 334.58 is: 501.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951.21 : 1,426.16 = 334.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951.21/1,426.16 = 334.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951.21x = 1,426.16 × 334.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951.21x = 477,164.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,164.61/951.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.64

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