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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958.29, 1,437.48 and 342.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958.29, 1,437.48 and 342.15 is: 513.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958.29 : 1,437.48 = 342.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958.29/1,437.48 = 342.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958.29x = 1,437.48 × 342.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958.29x = 491,833.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,833.78/958.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.24

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