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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 960.59, 1,440.52 and 344.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 960.59, 1,440.52 and 344.13 is: 516.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    960.59 : 1,440.52 = 344.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    960.59/1,440.52 = 344.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    960.59x = 1,440.52 × 344.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    960.59x = 495,726.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,726.15/960.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.06

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