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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951.44, 1,427.38 and 335.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951.44, 1,427.38 and 335.14 is: 502.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951.44 : 1,427.38 = 335.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951.44/1,427.38 = 335.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951.44x = 1,427.38 × 335.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951.44x = 478,367.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,367.73/951.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.79

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