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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958.46, 1,437.75 and 373.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958.46, 1,437.75 and 373.42 is: 560.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958.46 : 1,437.75 = 373.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958.46/1,437.75 = 373.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958.46x = 1,437.75 × 373.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958.46x = 536,875.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,875.55/958.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.15

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