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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958.38, 1,437.80 and 342.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958.38, 1,437.80 and 342.15 is: 513.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958.38 : 1,437.80 = 342.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958.38/1,437.80 = 342.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958.38x = 1,437.80 × 342.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958.38x = 491,943.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,943.27/958.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.31

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