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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 959.98, 1,440.44 and 344.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 959.98, 1,440.44 and 344.14 is: 516.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    959.98 : 1,440.44 = 344.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    959.98/1,440.44 = 344.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    959.98x = 1,440.44 × 344.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    959.98x = 495,713.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,713.02/959.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.38

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