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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957.00, 1,435.63 and 340.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957.00, 1,435.63 and 340.52 is: 510.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957.00 : 1,435.63 = 340.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957.00/1,435.63 = 340.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957.00x = 1,435.63 × 340.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957.00x = 488,856.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,856.29/957.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.82

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