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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957.52, 1,435.38 and 340.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957.52, 1,435.38 and 340.84 is: 510.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957.52 : 1,435.38 = 340.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957.52/1,435.38 = 340.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957.52x = 1,435.38 × 340.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957.52x = 489,234.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,234.92/957.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.94

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