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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 960.47, 1,440.25 and 343.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 960.47, 1,440.25 and 343.92 is: 515.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    960.47 : 1,440.25 = 343.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    960.47/1,440.25 = 343.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    960.47x = 1,440.25 × 343.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    960.47x = 495,330.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,330.78/960.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.72

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