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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 956.52, 1,434.78 and 339.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 956.52, 1,434.78 and 339.96 is: 509.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    956.52 : 1,434.78 = 339.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    956.52/1,434.78 = 339.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    956.52x = 1,434.78 × 339.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    956.52x = 487,767.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,767.81/956.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.94

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