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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 959.30, 1,438.74 and 374.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 959.30, 1,438.74 and 374.32 is: 561.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    959.30 : 1,438.74 = 374.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    959.30/1,438.74 = 374.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    959.30x = 1,438.74 × 374.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    959.30x = 538,549.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,549.16/959.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.40

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