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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951.26, 1,426.90 and 335

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951.26, 1,426.90 and 335 is: 502.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951.26 : 1,426.90 = 335 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951.26/1,426.90 = 335/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951.26x = 1,426.90 × 335
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951.26x = 478,011.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,011.50/951.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.50

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