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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 960.01, 1,440.12 and 344.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 960.01, 1,440.12 and 344.08 is: 516.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    960.01 : 1,440.12 = 344.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    960.01/1,440.12 = 344.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    960.01x = 1,440.12 × 344.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    960.01x = 495,516.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,516.49/960.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.16

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