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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 959.15, 1,438.26 and 374.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 959.15, 1,438.26 and 374.43 is: 561.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    959.15 : 1,438.26 = 374.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    959.15/1,438.26 = 374.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    959.15x = 1,438.26 × 374.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    959.15x = 538,527.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,527.69/959.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.46

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