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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958.78, 1,437.83 and 333.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958.78, 1,437.83 and 333.91 is: 500.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958.78 : 1,437.83 = 333.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958.78/1,437.83 = 333.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958.78x = 1,437.83 × 333.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958.78x = 480,096.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,096.96/958.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.74

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