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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 960.06, 1,440.12 and 343.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 960.06, 1,440.12 and 343.76 is: 515.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    960.06 : 1,440.12 = 343.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    960.06/1,440.12 = 343.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    960.06x = 1,440.12 × 343.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    960.06x = 495,055.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,055.65/960.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.65

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