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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 959.43, 1,438.39 and 374.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 959.43, 1,438.39 and 374.34 is: 561.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    959.43 : 1,438.39 = 374.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    959.43/1,438.39 = 374.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    959.43x = 1,438.39 × 374.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    959.43x = 538,446.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,446.91/959.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.22

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