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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957.60, 1,436.61 and 341.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957.60, 1,436.61 and 341.34 is: 512.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957.60 : 1,436.61 = 341.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957.60/1,436.61 = 341.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957.60x = 1,436.61 × 341.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957.60x = 490,372.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,372.46/957.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.08

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