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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 960.05, 1,440.30 and 343.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 960.05, 1,440.30 and 343.82 is: 515.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    960.05 : 1,440.30 = 343.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    960.05/1,440.30 = 343.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    960.05x = 1,440.30 × 343.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    960.05x = 495,203.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,203.95/960.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.81

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