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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 956.41, 1,435.29 and 340.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 956.41, 1,435.29 and 340.11 is: 510.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    956.41 : 1,435.29 = 340.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    956.41/1,435.29 = 340.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    956.41x = 1,435.29 × 340.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    956.41x = 488,154.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,154.78/956.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.41

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