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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 959, 1,439.14 and 351

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 959, 1,439.14 and 351 is: 526.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    959 : 1,439.14 = 351 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    959/1,439.14 = 351/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    959x = 1,439.14 × 351
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    959x = 505,138.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,138.14/959
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.73

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