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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951.42, 1,426.77 and 335.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951.42, 1,426.77 and 335.01 is: 502.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951.42 : 1,426.77 = 335.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951.42/1,426.77 = 335.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951.42x = 1,426.77 × 335.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951.42x = 477,982.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,982.22/951.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.39

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