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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 956.10, 1,434.32 and 339.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 956.10, 1,434.32 and 339.84 is: 509.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    956.10 : 1,434.32 = 339.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    956.10/1,434.32 = 339.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    956.10x = 1,434.32 × 339.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    956.10x = 487,437.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,437.61/956.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.82

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