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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951.67, 1,426.85 and 335.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951.67, 1,426.85 and 335.29 is: 502.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951.67 : 1,426.85 = 335.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951.67/1,426.85 = 335.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951.67x = 1,426.85 × 335.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951.67x = 478,409.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,409.37/951.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.71

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