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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951.81, 1,427.55 and 335.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951.81, 1,427.55 and 335.37 is: 503.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951.81 : 1,427.55 = 335.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951.81/1,427.55 = 335.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951.81x = 1,427.55 × 335.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951.81x = 478,757.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,757.44/951.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.00

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