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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 956.36, 1,434.75 and 340.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 956.36, 1,434.75 and 340.11 is: 510.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    956.36 : 1,434.75 = 340.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    956.36/1,434.75 = 340.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    956.36x = 1,434.75 × 340.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    956.36x = 487,972.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,972.82/956.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.24

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