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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951.54, 1,427.37 and 335.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951.54, 1,427.37 and 335.16 is: 502.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951.54 : 1,427.37 = 335.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951.54/1,427.37 = 335.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951.54x = 1,427.37 × 335.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951.54x = 478,397.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,397.33/951.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.76

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