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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951.38, 1,427.06 and 335.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951.38, 1,427.06 and 335.01 is: 502.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951.38 : 1,427.06 = 335.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951.38/1,427.06 = 335.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951.38x = 1,427.06 × 335.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951.38x = 478,082.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,082.41/951.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.51

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