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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958.94, 1,438.12 and 342.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958.94, 1,438.12 and 342.33 is: 513.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958.94 : 1,438.12 = 342.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958.94/1,438.12 = 342.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958.94x = 1,438.12 × 342.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958.94x = 492,306.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,306.65/958.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.39

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