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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958.69, 1,438.49 and 342.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958.69, 1,438.49 and 342.87 is: 514.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958.69 : 1,438.49 = 342.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958.69/1,438.49 = 342.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958.69x = 1,438.49 × 342.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958.69x = 493,215.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,215.07/958.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.47

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