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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958.51, 1,436.77 and 373.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958.51, 1,436.77 and 373.38 is: 559.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958.51 : 1,436.77 = 373.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958.51/1,436.77 = 373.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958.51x = 1,436.77 × 373.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958.51x = 536,461.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,461.18/958.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.68

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