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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958.83, 1,438.25 and 342.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958.83, 1,438.25 and 342.57 is: 513.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958.83 : 1,438.25 = 342.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958.83/1,438.25 = 342.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958.83x = 1,438.25 × 342.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958.83x = 492,699.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,699.46/958.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.86

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