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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 956.28, 1,434.34 and 339.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 956.28, 1,434.34 and 339.87 is: 509.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    956.28 : 1,434.34 = 339.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    956.28/1,434.34 = 339.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    956.28x = 1,434.34 × 339.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    956.28x = 487,489.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,489.14/956.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.78

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