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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958.71, 1,438.46 and 373.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958.71, 1,438.46 and 373.76 is: 560.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958.71 : 1,438.46 = 373.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958.71/1,438.46 = 373.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958.71x = 1,438.46 × 373.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958.71x = 537,638.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,638.81/958.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.79

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