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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958.87, 1,437.94 and 342.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958.87, 1,437.94 and 342.41 is: 513.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958.87 : 1,437.94 = 342.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958.87/1,437.94 = 342.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958.87x = 1,437.94 × 342.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958.87x = 492,365.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,365.04/958.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.48

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