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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 960.02, 1,440.23 and 343.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 960.02, 1,440.23 and 343.74 is: 515.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    960.02 : 1,440.23 = 343.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    960.02/1,440.23 = 343.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    960.02x = 1,440.23 × 343.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    960.02x = 495,064.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,064.66/960.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.68

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