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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958.05, 1,435.73 and 380.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958.05, 1,435.73 and 380.25 is: 569.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958.05 : 1,435.73 = 380.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958.05/1,435.73 = 380.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958.05x = 1,435.73 × 380.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958.05x = 545,934.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,934.43/958.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.84

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