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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958.00, 1,436.78 and 341.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958.00, 1,436.78 and 341.69 is: 512.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958.00 : 1,436.78 = 341.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958.00/1,436.78 = 341.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958.00x = 1,436.78 × 341.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958.00x = 490,937.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,937.80/958.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.46

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