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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958.83, 1,438.88 and 342.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958.83, 1,438.88 and 342.53 is: 514.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958.83 : 1,438.88 = 342.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958.83/1,438.88 = 342.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958.83x = 1,438.88 × 342.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958.83x = 492,850.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,850.66/958.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.01

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