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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 959.70, 1,440.26 and 343.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 959.70, 1,440.26 and 343.42 is: 515.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    959.70 : 1,440.26 = 343.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    959.70/1,440.26 = 343.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    959.70x = 1,440.26 × 343.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    959.70x = 494,614.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,614.09/959.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.38

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