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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958.05, 1,437.39 and 341.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958.05, 1,437.39 and 341.84 is: 512.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958.05 : 1,437.39 = 341.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958.05/1,437.39 = 341.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958.05x = 1,437.39 × 341.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958.05x = 491,360.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,360.99/958.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.88

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