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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 960.06, 1,440.23 and 343.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 960.06, 1,440.23 and 343.64 is: 515.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    960.06 : 1,440.23 = 343.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    960.06/1,440.23 = 343.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    960.06x = 1,440.23 × 343.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    960.06x = 494,911.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,911.72/960.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.50

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