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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957.54, 1,436.40 and 341.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957.54, 1,436.40 and 341.16 is: 511.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957.54 : 1,436.40 = 341.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957.54/1,436.40 = 341.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957.54x = 1,436.40 × 341.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957.54x = 490,042.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,042.22/957.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.77

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