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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957.05, 1,435.62 and 340.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957.05, 1,435.62 and 340.76 is: 511.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957.05 : 1,435.62 = 340.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957.05/1,435.62 = 340.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957.05x = 1,435.62 × 340.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957.05x = 489,201.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,201.87/957.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.16

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