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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 956.58, 1,435.50 and 340.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 956.58, 1,435.50 and 340.28 is: 510.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    956.58 : 1,435.50 = 340.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    956.58/1,435.50 = 340.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    956.58x = 1,435.50 × 340.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    956.58x = 488,464.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,464.76/956.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.64

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