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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958.56, 1,437.78 and 342.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958.56, 1,437.78 and 342.18 is: 513.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958.56 : 1,437.78 = 342.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958.56/1,437.78 = 342.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958.56x = 1,437.78 × 342.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958.56x = 491,979.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,979.56/958.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.25

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