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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 960.33, 1,439.87 and 343.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 960.33, 1,439.87 and 343.72 is: 515.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    960.33 : 1,439.87 = 343.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    960.33/1,439.87 = 343.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    960.33x = 1,439.87 × 343.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    960.33x = 494,906.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,906.80/960.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.35

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