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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958.93, 1,438.66 and 342.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958.93, 1,438.66 and 342.70 is: 514.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958.93 : 1,438.66 = 342.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958.93/1,438.66 = 342.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958.93x = 1,438.66 × 342.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958.93x = 493,023.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,023.69/958.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.14

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