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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958.74, 1,437.46 and 333.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958.74, 1,437.46 and 333.87 is: 500.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958.74 : 1,437.46 = 333.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958.74/1,437.46 = 333.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958.74x = 1,437.46 × 333.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958.74x = 479,924.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,924.77/958.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.58

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