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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 960.55, 1,440.84 and 344.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 960.55, 1,440.84 and 344.26 is: 516.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    960.55 : 1,440.84 = 344.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    960.55/1,440.84 = 344.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    960.55x = 1,440.84 × 344.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    960.55x = 496,023.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,023.58/960.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.40

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