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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958.10, 1,436.17 and 341.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958.10, 1,436.17 and 341.45 is: 511.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958.10 : 1,436.17 = 341.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958.10/1,436.17 = 341.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958.10x = 1,436.17 × 341.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958.10x = 490,383.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,383.82/958.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.83

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