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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958.40, 1,437.74 and 342.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958.40, 1,437.74 and 342.06 is: 513.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958.40 : 1,437.74 = 342.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958.40/1,437.74 = 342.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958.40x = 1,437.74 × 342.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958.40x = 491,793.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,793.34/958.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.14

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