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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958.35, 1,437.18 and 365.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958.35, 1,437.18 and 365.24 is: 547.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958.35 : 1,437.18 = 365.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958.35/1,437.18 = 365.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958.35x = 1,437.18 × 365.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958.35x = 524,915.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,915.62/958.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.73

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