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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957.59, 1,435.60 and 340.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957.59, 1,435.60 and 340.95 is: 511.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957.59 : 1,435.60 = 340.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957.59/1,435.60 = 340.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957.59x = 1,435.60 × 340.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957.59x = 489,467.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,467.82/957.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.15

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