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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 959.91, 1,440.14 and 343.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 959.91, 1,440.14 and 343.70 is: 515.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    959.91 : 1,440.14 = 343.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    959.91/1,440.14 = 343.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    959.91x = 1,440.14 × 343.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    959.91x = 494,978.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,978.00/959.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.65

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