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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951.45, 1,427.34 and 335.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951.45, 1,427.34 and 335.00 is: 502.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951.45 : 1,427.34 = 335.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951.45/1,427.34 = 335.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951.45x = 1,427.34 × 335.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951.45x = 478,151.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,151.76/951.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.55

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