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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957.69, 1,436.67 and 341.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957.69, 1,436.67 and 341.28 is: 511.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957.69 : 1,436.67 = 341.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957.69/1,436.67 = 341.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957.69x = 1,436.67 × 341.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957.69x = 490,306.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,306.74/957.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.97

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