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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951.33, 1,426.08 and 334.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951.33, 1,426.08 and 334.63 is: 501.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951.33 : 1,426.08 = 334.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951.33/1,426.08 = 334.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951.33x = 1,426.08 × 334.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951.33x = 477,209.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,209.15/951.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.62

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