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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 959.68, 1,438.65 and 343.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 959.68, 1,438.65 and 343.24 is: 514.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    959.68 : 1,438.65 = 343.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    959.68/1,438.65 = 343.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    959.68x = 1,438.65 × 343.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    959.68x = 493,802.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,802.23/959.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.55

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