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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958.13, 1,437.26 and 381

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958.13, 1,437.26 and 381 is: 571.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958.13 : 1,437.26 = 381 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958.13/1,437.26 = 381/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958.13x = 1,437.26 × 381
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958.13x = 547,596.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,596.06/958.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.53

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