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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958.38, 1,439.01 and 382.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958.38, 1,439.01 and 382.38 is: 574.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958.38 : 1,439.01 = 382.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958.38/1,439.01 = 382.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958.38x = 1,439.01 × 382.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958.38x = 550,248.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,248.64/958.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.14

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