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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 956.54, 1,434.92 and 340.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 956.54, 1,434.92 and 340.32 is: 510.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    956.54 : 1,434.92 = 340.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    956.54/1,434.92 = 340.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    956.54x = 1,434.92 × 340.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    956.54x = 488,330.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,330.27/956.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.52

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