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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 960.60, 1,440.69 and 344.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 960.60, 1,440.69 and 344.31 is: 516.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    960.60 : 1,440.69 = 344.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    960.60/1,440.69 = 344.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    960.60x = 1,440.69 × 344.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    960.60x = 496,043.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,043.97/960.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.39

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