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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 959.38, 1,439.15 and 343.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 959.38, 1,439.15 and 343.06 is: 514.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    959.38 : 1,439.15 = 343.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    959.38/1,439.15 = 343.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    959.38x = 1,439.15 × 343.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    959.38x = 493,714.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,714.80/959.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.62

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