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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957, 1,435.62 and 340.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957, 1,435.62 and 340.68 is: 511.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957 : 1,435.62 = 340.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957/1,435.62 = 340.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957x = 1,435.62 × 340.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957x = 489,087.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,087.02/957
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.06

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