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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955.93, 1,434.00 and 339.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955.93, 1,434.00 and 339.69 is: 509.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955.93 : 1,434.00 = 339.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955.93/1,434.00 = 339.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955.93x = 1,434.00 × 339.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955.93x = 487,122.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,122.11/955.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.58

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