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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957.59, 1,436.66 and 341.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957.59, 1,436.66 and 341.31 is: 512.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957.59 : 1,436.66 = 341.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957.59/1,436.66 = 341.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957.59x = 1,436.66 × 341.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957.59x = 490,344.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,344.72/957.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.06

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