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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951.53, 1,427.22 and 335.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951.53, 1,427.22 and 335.28 is: 502.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951.53 : 1,427.22 = 335.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951.53/1,427.22 = 335.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951.53x = 1,427.22 × 335.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951.53x = 478,518.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,518.32/951.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.89

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