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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951.58, 1,428.01 and 335.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951.58, 1,428.01 and 335.29 is: 503.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951.58 : 1,428.01 = 335.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951.58/1,428.01 = 335.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951.58x = 1,428.01 × 335.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951.58x = 478,797.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,797.47/951.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.16

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