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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 960.05, 1,440.40 and 343.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 960.05, 1,440.40 and 343.93 is: 516.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    960.05 : 1,440.40 = 343.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    960.05/1,440.40 = 343.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    960.05x = 1,440.40 × 343.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    960.05x = 495,396.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,396.77/960.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.01

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