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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 960.62, 1,440.56 and 344.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 960.62, 1,440.56 and 344.20 is: 516.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    960.62 : 1,440.56 = 344.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    960.62/1,440.56 = 344.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    960.62x = 1,440.56 × 344.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    960.62x = 495,840.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,840.75/960.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.17

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