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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 956.96, 1,435.40 and 341.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 956.96, 1,435.40 and 341.04 is: 511.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    956.96 : 1,435.40 = 341.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    956.96/1,435.40 = 341.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    956.96x = 1,435.40 × 341.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    956.96x = 489,528.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,528.82/956.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.55

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