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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958, 1,437.12 and 341.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958, 1,437.12 and 341.68 is: 512.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958 : 1,437.12 = 341.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958/1,437.12 = 341.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958x = 1,437.12 × 341.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958x = 491,035.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,035.16/958
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.56

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