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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 960.21, 1,439.83 and 343.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 960.21, 1,439.83 and 343.82 is: 515.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    960.21 : 1,439.83 = 343.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    960.21/1,439.83 = 343.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    960.21x = 1,439.83 × 343.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    960.21x = 495,042.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,042.35/960.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.56

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