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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951.67, 1,427.51 and 335.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951.67, 1,427.51 and 335.26 is: 502.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951.67 : 1,427.51 = 335.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951.67/1,427.51 = 335.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951.67x = 1,427.51 × 335.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951.67x = 478,579.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,579.71/951.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.89

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