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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958.49, 1,437.38 and 342.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958.49, 1,437.38 and 342.03 is: 512.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958.49 : 1,437.38 = 342.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958.49/1,437.38 = 342.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958.49x = 1,437.38 × 342.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958.49x = 491,627.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,627.08/958.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.92

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