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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 959.20, 1,438.32 and 342.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 959.20, 1,438.32 and 342.81 is: 514.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    959.20 : 1,438.32 = 342.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    959.20/1,438.32 = 342.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    959.20x = 1,438.32 × 342.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    959.20x = 493,070.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,070.48/959.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.04

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