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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957.45, 1,436.31 and 340.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957.45, 1,436.31 and 340.97 is: 511.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957.45 : 1,436.31 = 340.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957.45/1,436.31 = 340.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957.45x = 1,436.31 × 340.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957.45x = 489,738.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,738.56/957.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.50

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