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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957.31, 1,436.06 and 341.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957.31, 1,436.06 and 341.07 is: 511.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957.31 : 1,436.06 = 341.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957.31/1,436.06 = 341.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957.31x = 1,436.06 × 341.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957.31x = 489,797.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,797.84/957.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.64

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