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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951.35, 1,427.00 and 335.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951.35, 1,427.00 and 335.05 is: 502.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951.35 : 1,427.00 = 335.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951.35/1,427.00 = 335.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951.35x = 1,427.00 × 335.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951.35x = 478,111.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,111.11/951.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.56

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