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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951.80, 1,428.08 and 335.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951.80, 1,428.08 and 335.57 is: 503.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951.80 : 1,428.08 = 335.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951.80/1,428.08 = 335.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951.80x = 1,428.08 × 335.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951.80x = 479,217.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,217.89/951.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.49

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