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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 956.66, 1,435.14 and 340.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 956.66, 1,435.14 and 340.35 is: 510.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    956.66 : 1,435.14 = 340.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    956.66/1,435.14 = 340.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    956.66x = 1,435.14 × 340.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    956.66x = 488,449.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,449.90/956.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.58

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