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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 959.41, 1,438.44 and 373.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 959.41, 1,438.44 and 373.96 is: 560.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    959.41 : 1,438.44 = 373.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    959.41/1,438.44 = 373.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    959.41x = 1,438.44 × 373.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    959.41x = 537,919.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,919.02/959.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.68

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