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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 960.76, 1,440.43 and 335.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 960.76, 1,440.43 and 335.90 is: 503.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    960.76 : 1,440.43 = 335.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    960.76/1,440.43 = 335.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    960.76x = 1,440.43 × 335.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    960.76x = 483,836.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,836.99/960.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.60

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