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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 956.02, 1,434.11 and 340.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 956.02, 1,434.11 and 340.06 is: 510.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    956.02 : 1,434.11 = 340.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    956.02/1,434.11 = 340.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    956.02x = 1,434.11 × 340.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    956.02x = 487,683.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,683.45/956.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.12

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