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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 960.34, 1,440.13 and 343.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 960.34, 1,440.13 and 343.88 is: 515.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    960.34 : 1,440.13 = 343.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    960.34/1,440.13 = 343.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    960.34x = 1,440.13 × 343.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    960.34x = 495,231.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,231.90/960.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.68

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