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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958.12, 1,436.88 and 373.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958.12, 1,436.88 and 373.08 is: 559.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958.12 : 1,436.88 = 373.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958.12/1,436.88 = 373.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958.12x = 1,436.88 × 373.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958.12x = 536,071.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,071.19/958.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.50

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