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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958.52, 1,437.78 and 342.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958.52, 1,437.78 and 342.25 is: 513.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958.52 : 1,437.78 = 342.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958.52/1,437.78 = 342.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958.52x = 1,437.78 × 342.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958.52x = 492,077.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,077.89/958.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.37

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