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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958.35, 1,436.99 and 372.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958.35, 1,436.99 and 372.99 is: 559.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958.35 : 1,436.99 = 372.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958.35/1,436.99 = 372.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958.35x = 1,436.99 × 372.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958.35x = 535,981.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,981.04/958.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.27

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