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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958.70, 1,438.12 and 373.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958.70, 1,438.12 and 373.67 is: 560.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958.70 : 1,438.12 = 373.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958.70/1,438.12 = 373.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958.70x = 1,438.12 × 373.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958.70x = 537,374.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,374.18/958.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.52

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