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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957.34, 1,435.83 and 341.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957.34, 1,435.83 and 341.05 is: 511.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957.34 : 1,435.83 = 341.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957.34/1,435.83 = 341.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957.34x = 1,435.83 × 341.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957.34x = 489,682.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,682.64/957.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.50

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