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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951.60, 1,426.87 and 335.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951.60, 1,426.87 and 335.25 is: 502.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951.60 : 1,426.87 = 335.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951.60/1,426.87 = 335.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951.60x = 1,426.87 × 335.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951.60x = 478,358.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,358.17/951.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.69

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