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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957.24, 1,435.80 and 340.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957.24, 1,435.80 and 340.86 is: 511.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957.24 : 1,435.80 = 340.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957.24/1,435.80 = 340.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957.24x = 1,435.80 × 340.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957.24x = 489,406.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,406.79/957.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.27

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