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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 960.07, 1,439.59 and 343.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 960.07, 1,439.59 and 343.44 is: 514.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    960.07 : 1,439.59 = 343.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    960.07/1,439.59 = 343.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    960.07x = 1,439.59 × 343.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    960.07x = 494,408.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,408.76/960.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.97

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