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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951.93, 1,427.53 and 335.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951.93, 1,427.53 and 335.52 is: 503.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951.93 : 1,427.53 = 335.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951.93/1,427.53 = 335.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951.93x = 1,427.53 × 335.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951.93x = 478,964.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,964.87/951.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.15

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