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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958.48, 1,437.50 and 373.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958.48, 1,437.50 and 373.49 is: 560.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958.48 : 1,437.50 = 373.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958.48/1,437.50 = 373.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958.48x = 1,437.50 × 373.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958.48x = 536,899.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,899.10/958.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.16

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