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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958.51, 1,437.86 and 381.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958.51, 1,437.86 and 381.25 is: 571.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958.51 : 1,437.86 = 381.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958.51/1,437.86 = 381.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958.51x = 1,437.86 × 381.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958.51x = 548,184.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,184.13/958.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.91

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