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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 961.09, 1,441.38 and 344.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 961.09, 1,441.38 and 344.70 is: 516.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    961.09 : 1,441.38 = 344.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    961.09/1,441.38 = 344.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    961.09x = 1,441.38 × 344.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    961.09x = 496,844.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,844.16/961.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.96

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