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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 959.44, 1,438.98 and 374.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 959.44, 1,438.98 and 374.44 is: 561.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    959.44 : 1,438.98 = 374.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    959.44/1,438.98 = 374.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    959.44x = 1,438.98 × 374.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    959.44x = 538,811.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,811.67/959.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.59

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