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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957.20, 1,435.80 and 341.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957.20, 1,435.80 and 341.06 is: 511.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957.20 : 1,435.80 = 341.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957.20/1,435.80 = 341.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957.20x = 1,435.80 × 341.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957.20x = 489,693.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,693.95/957.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.59

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