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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 959.37, 1,439.17 and 343.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 959.37, 1,439.17 and 343.14 is: 514.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    959.37 : 1,439.17 = 343.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    959.37/1,439.17 = 343.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    959.37x = 1,439.17 × 343.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    959.37x = 493,830.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,830.54/959.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.75

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