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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958.09, 1,436.68 and 341.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958.09, 1,436.68 and 341.55 is: 512.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958.09 : 1,436.68 = 341.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958.09/1,436.68 = 341.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958.09x = 1,436.68 × 341.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958.09x = 490,698.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,698.05/958.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.16

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