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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958.39, 1,437.45 and 342.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958.39, 1,437.45 and 342.01 is: 512.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958.39 : 1,437.45 = 342.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958.39/1,437.45 = 342.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958.39x = 1,437.45 × 342.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958.39x = 491,622.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,622.27/958.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.97

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