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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951.68, 1,427.43 and 335.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951.68, 1,427.43 and 335.36 is: 503.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951.68 : 1,427.43 = 335.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951.68/1,427.43 = 335.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951.68x = 1,427.43 × 335.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951.68x = 478,695.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,695.79/951.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.00

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