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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 960.12, 1,440.05 and 343.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 960.12, 1,440.05 and 343.71 is: 515.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    960.12 : 1,440.05 = 343.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    960.12/1,440.05 = 343.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    960.12x = 1,440.05 × 343.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    960.12x = 494,957.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,957.87/960.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.52

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