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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958.86, 1,438.74 and 342.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958.86, 1,438.74 and 342.86 is: 514.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958.86 : 1,438.74 = 342.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958.86/1,438.74 = 342.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958.86x = 1,438.74 × 342.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958.86x = 493,279.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,279.20/958.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.44

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