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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958.71, 1,438.07 and 342.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958.71, 1,438.07 and 342.44 is: 513.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958.71 : 1,438.07 = 342.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958.71/1,438.07 = 342.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958.71x = 1,438.07 × 342.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958.71x = 492,452.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,452.69/958.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.66

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