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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 959.01, 1,438.62 and 343.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 959.01, 1,438.62 and 343.08 is: 514.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    959.01 : 1,438.62 = 343.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    959.01/1,438.62 = 343.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    959.01x = 1,438.62 × 343.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    959.01x = 493,561.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,561.75/959.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.66

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