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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957.23, 1,435.57 and 340.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957.23, 1,435.57 and 340.97 is: 511.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957.23 : 1,435.57 = 340.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957.23/1,435.57 = 340.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957.23x = 1,435.57 × 340.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957.23x = 489,478.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,478.27/957.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.35

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