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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951.76, 1,427.91 and 335.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951.76, 1,427.91 and 335.53 is: 503.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951.76 : 1,427.91 = 335.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951.76/1,427.91 = 335.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951.76x = 1,427.91 × 335.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951.76x = 479,097.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,097.83/951.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.38

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