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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958.88, 1,438.64 and 342.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958.88, 1,438.64 and 342.46 is: 513.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958.88 : 1,438.64 = 342.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958.88/1,438.64 = 342.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958.88x = 1,438.64 × 342.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958.88x = 492,676.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,676.65/958.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.80

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