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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957.02, 1,435.15 and 340.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957.02, 1,435.15 and 340.61 is: 510.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957.02 : 1,435.15 = 340.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957.02/1,435.15 = 340.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957.02x = 1,435.15 × 340.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957.02x = 488,819.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,819.69/957.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.78

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