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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951.66, 1,427.76 and 335.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951.66, 1,427.76 and 335.34 is: 503.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951.66 : 1,427.76 = 335.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951.66/1,427.76 = 335.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951.66x = 1,427.76 × 335.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951.66x = 478,785.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,785.04/951.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.11

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