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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 960.50, 1,440.50 and 344.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 960.50, 1,440.50 and 344.13 is: 516.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    960.50 : 1,440.50 = 344.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    960.50/1,440.50 = 344.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    960.50x = 1,440.50 × 344.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    960.50x = 495,717.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,717.54/960.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.11

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