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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957.55, 1,436.36 and 341.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957.55, 1,436.36 and 341.25 is: 511.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957.55 : 1,436.36 = 341.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957.55/1,436.36 = 341.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957.55x = 1,436.36 × 341.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957.55x = 490,157.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,157.85/957.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.89

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