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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 959.88, 1,440.08 and 343.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 959.88, 1,440.08 and 343.65 is: 515.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    959.88 : 1,440.08 = 343.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    959.88/1,440.08 = 343.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    959.88x = 1,440.08 × 343.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    959.88x = 494,881.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,881.77/959.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.57

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