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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 960.09, 1,439.68 and 343.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 960.09, 1,439.68 and 343.55 is: 515.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    960.09 : 1,439.68 = 343.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    960.09/1,439.68 = 343.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    960.09x = 1,439.68 × 343.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    960.09x = 494,602.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,602.06/960.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.16

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