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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958.16, 1,436.36 and 341.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958.16, 1,436.36 and 341.75 is: 512.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958.16 : 1,436.36 = 341.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958.16/1,436.36 = 341.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958.16x = 1,436.36 × 341.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958.16x = 490,867.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,867.14/958.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.30

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