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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 959.17, 1,437.79 and 373.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 959.17, 1,437.79 and 373.81 is: 560.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    959.17 : 1,437.79 = 373.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    959.17/1,437.79 = 373.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    959.17x = 1,437.79 × 373.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    959.17x = 537,455.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,455.75/959.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.33

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