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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958.31, 1,437.48 and 373.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958.31, 1,437.48 and 373.24 is: 559.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958.31 : 1,437.48 = 373.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958.31/1,437.48 = 373.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958.31x = 1,437.48 × 373.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958.31x = 536,525.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,525.04/958.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.87

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