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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 959.00, 1,438.25 and 342.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 959.00, 1,438.25 and 342.63 is: 513.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    959.00 : 1,438.25 = 342.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    959.00/1,438.25 = 342.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    959.00x = 1,438.25 × 342.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    959.00x = 492,785.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,785.88/959.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.86

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