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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957.75, 1,436.87 and 341.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957.75, 1,436.87 and 341.38 is: 512.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957.75 : 1,436.87 = 341.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957.75/1,436.87 = 341.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957.75x = 1,436.87 × 341.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957.75x = 490,518.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,518.68/957.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.16

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