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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951.66, 1,427.67 and 335.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951.66, 1,427.67 and 335.43 is: 503.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951.66 : 1,427.67 = 335.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951.66/1,427.67 = 335.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951.66x = 1,427.67 × 335.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951.66x = 478,883.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,883.35/951.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.21

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