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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957.91, 1,437.25 and 341.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957.91, 1,437.25 and 341.66 is: 512.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957.91 : 1,437.25 = 341.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957.91/1,437.25 = 341.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957.91x = 1,437.25 × 341.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957.91x = 491,050.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,050.84/957.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.63

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