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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958.61, 1,437.56 and 342.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958.61, 1,437.56 and 342.20 is: 513.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958.61 : 1,437.56 = 342.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958.61/1,437.56 = 342.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958.61x = 1,437.56 × 342.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958.61x = 491,934.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,934.91/958.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.17

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