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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 959.52, 1,438.40 and 343.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 959.52, 1,438.40 and 343.08 is: 514.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    959.52 : 1,438.40 = 343.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    959.52/1,438.40 = 343.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    959.52x = 1,438.40 × 343.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    959.52x = 493,486.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,486.27/959.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.31

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