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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951.37, 1,427.04 and 335.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951.37, 1,427.04 and 335.07 is: 502.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951.37 : 1,427.04 = 335.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951.37/1,427.04 = 335.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951.37x = 1,427.04 × 335.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951.37x = 478,151.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,151.16/951.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.59

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