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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951.99, 1,428.00 and 335.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951.99, 1,428.00 and 335.71 is: 503.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951.99 : 1,428.00 = 335.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951.99/1,428.00 = 335.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951.99x = 1,428.00 × 335.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951.99x = 479,394.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,394.41/951.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.57

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