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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951.51, 1,427.54 and 335.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951.51, 1,427.54 and 335.26 is: 502.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951.51 : 1,427.54 = 335.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951.51/1,427.54 = 335.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951.51x = 1,427.54 × 335.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951.51x = 478,597.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,597.06/951.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.99

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