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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957.37, 1,435.58 and 340.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957.37, 1,435.58 and 340.98 is: 511.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957.37 : 1,435.58 = 340.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957.37/1,435.58 = 340.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957.37x = 1,435.58 × 340.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957.37x = 489,504.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,504.07/957.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.30

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