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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951.39, 1,426.28 and 335.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951.39, 1,426.28 and 335.06 is: 502.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951.39 : 1,426.28 = 335.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951.39/1,426.28 = 335.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951.39x = 1,426.28 × 335.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951.39x = 477,880.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,880.57/951.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.30

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