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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958.76, 1,437.92 and 373.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958.76, 1,437.92 and 373.78 is: 560.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958.76 : 1,437.92 = 373.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958.76/1,437.92 = 373.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958.76x = 1,437.92 × 373.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958.76x = 537,461.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,461.08/958.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.58

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