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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957.19, 1,435.65 and 340.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957.19, 1,435.65 and 340.72 is: 511.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957.19 : 1,435.65 = 340.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957.19/1,435.65 = 340.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957.19x = 1,435.65 × 340.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957.19x = 489,154.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,154.67/957.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.03

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