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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 960.03, 1,439.64 and 343.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 960.03, 1,439.64 and 343.62 is: 515.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    960.03 : 1,439.64 = 343.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    960.03/1,439.64 = 343.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    960.03x = 1,439.64 × 343.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    960.03x = 494,689.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,689.10/960.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.29

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