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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 960.34, 1,440.06 and 343.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 960.34, 1,440.06 and 343.81 is: 515.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    960.34 : 1,440.06 = 343.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    960.34/1,440.06 = 343.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    960.34x = 1,440.06 × 343.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    960.34x = 495,107.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,107.03/960.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.55

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