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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951.94, 1,427.65 and 335.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951.94, 1,427.65 and 335.56 is: 503.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951.94 : 1,427.65 = 335.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951.94/1,427.65 = 335.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951.94x = 1,427.65 × 335.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951.94x = 479,064.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,064.96/951.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.25

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