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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958.33, 1,438.19 and 342.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958.33, 1,438.19 and 342.04 is: 513.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958.33 : 1,438.19 = 342.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958.33/1,438.19 = 342.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958.33x = 1,438.19 × 342.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958.33x = 491,917.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,917.18/958.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.31

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