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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951.68, 1,427.04 and 335.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951.68, 1,427.04 and 335.22 is: 502.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951.68 : 1,427.04 = 335.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951.68/1,427.04 = 335.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951.68x = 1,427.04 × 335.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951.68x = 478,372.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,372.35/951.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.66

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