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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 959.05, 1,438.94 and 342.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 959.05, 1,438.94 and 342.73 is: 514.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    959.05 : 1,438.94 = 342.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    959.05/1,438.94 = 342.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    959.05x = 1,438.94 × 342.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    959.05x = 493,167.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,167.91/959.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.23

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