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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 959.02, 1,438.58 and 342.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 959.02, 1,438.58 and 342.76 is: 514.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    959.02 : 1,438.58 = 342.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    959.02/1,438.58 = 342.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    959.02x = 1,438.58 × 342.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    959.02x = 493,087.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,087.68/959.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.16

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