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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951.69, 1,428.18 and 335.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951.69, 1,428.18 and 335.40 is: 503.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951.69 : 1,428.18 = 335.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951.69/1,428.18 = 335.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951.69x = 1,428.18 × 335.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951.69x = 479,010.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,010.31/951.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.32

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