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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 961.08, 1,440.99 and 344.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 961.08, 1,440.99 and 344.47 is: 516.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    961.08 : 1,440.99 = 344.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    961.08/1,440.99 = 344.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    961.08x = 1,440.99 × 344.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    961.08x = 496,374.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,374.22/961.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.48

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