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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 959.37, 1,438.69 and 342.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 959.37, 1,438.69 and 342.91 is: 514.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    959.37 : 1,438.69 = 342.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    959.37/1,438.69 = 342.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    959.37x = 1,438.69 × 342.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    959.37x = 493,341.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,341.19/959.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.23

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