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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951.42, 1,426.48 and 335.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951.42, 1,426.48 and 335.04 is: 502.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951.42 : 1,426.48 = 335.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951.42/1,426.48 = 335.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951.42x = 1,426.48 × 335.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951.42x = 477,925.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,925.68/951.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.33

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