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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951.26, 1,427.15 and 335.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951.26, 1,427.15 and 335.03 is: 502.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951.26 : 1,427.15 = 335.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951.26/1,427.15 = 335.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951.26x = 1,427.15 × 335.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951.26x = 478,131.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,131.77/951.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.63

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