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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958.75, 1,437.83 and 342.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958.75, 1,437.83 and 342.37 is: 513.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958.75 : 1,437.83 = 342.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958.75/1,437.83 = 342.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958.75x = 1,437.83 × 342.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958.75x = 492,269.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,269.86/958.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.45

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