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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958.85, 1,438.07 and 373.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958.85, 1,438.07 and 373.87 is: 560.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958.85 : 1,438.07 = 373.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958.85/1,438.07 = 373.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958.85x = 1,438.07 × 373.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958.85x = 537,651.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,651.16/958.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.72

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