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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 959.21, 1,438.46 and 342.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 959.21, 1,438.46 and 342.75 is: 514.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    959.21 : 1,438.46 = 342.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    959.21/1,438.46 = 342.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    959.21x = 1,438.46 × 342.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    959.21x = 493,032.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,032.17/959.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.00

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