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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958.14, 1,436.94 and 373.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958.14, 1,436.94 and 373.14 is: 559.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958.14 : 1,436.94 = 373.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958.14/1,436.94 = 373.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958.14x = 1,436.94 × 373.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958.14x = 536,179.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,179.79/958.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.60

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