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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951.92, 1,427.81 and 335.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951.92, 1,427.81 and 335.67 is: 503.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951.92 : 1,427.81 = 335.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951.92/1,427.81 = 335.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951.92x = 1,427.81 × 335.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951.92x = 479,271.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,271.30/951.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.48

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