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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958.92, 1,438.62 and 373.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958.92, 1,438.62 and 373.96 is: 561.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958.92 : 1,438.62 = 373.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958.92/1,438.62 = 373.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958.92x = 1,438.62 × 373.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958.92x = 537,986.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,986.34/958.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.03

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