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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 959.36, 1,438.68 and 342.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 959.36, 1,438.68 and 342.95 is: 514.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    959.36 : 1,438.68 = 342.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    959.36/1,438.68 = 342.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    959.36x = 1,438.68 × 342.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    959.36x = 493,398.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,398.90/959.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.30

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