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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 959.08, 1,438.02 and 342.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 959.08, 1,438.02 and 342.48 is: 513.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    959.08 : 1,438.02 = 342.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    959.08/1,438.02 = 342.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    959.08x = 1,438.02 × 342.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    959.08x = 492,493.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,493.09/959.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.51

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