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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958.74, 1,438.56 and 373.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958.74, 1,438.56 and 373.92 is: 561.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958.74 : 1,438.56 = 373.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958.74/1,438.56 = 373.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958.74x = 1,438.56 × 373.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958.74x = 537,906.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,906.36/958.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.06

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