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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958.15, 1,436.77 and 373.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958.15, 1,436.77 and 373.43 is: 559.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958.15 : 1,436.77 = 373.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958.15/1,436.77 = 373.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958.15x = 1,436.77 × 373.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958.15x = 536,523.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,523.97/958.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.96

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