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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957.04, 1,434.71 and 340.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957.04, 1,434.71 and 340.67 is: 510.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957.04 : 1,434.71 = 340.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957.04/1,434.71 = 340.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957.04x = 1,434.71 × 340.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957.04x = 488,762.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,762.66/957.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.70

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