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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958.13, 1,436.90 and 341.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958.13, 1,436.90 and 341.75 is: 512.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958.13 : 1,436.90 = 341.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958.13/1,436.90 = 341.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958.13x = 1,436.90 × 341.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958.13x = 491,051.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,051.68/958.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.51

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