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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958.98, 1,438.64 and 342.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958.98, 1,438.64 and 342.66 is: 514.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958.98 : 1,438.64 = 342.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958.98/1,438.64 = 342.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958.98x = 1,438.64 × 342.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958.98x = 492,964.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,964.38/958.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.05

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