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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 961.22, 1,441.67 and 344.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 961.22, 1,441.67 and 344.81 is: 517.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    961.22 : 1,441.67 = 344.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    961.22/1,441.67 = 344.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    961.22x = 1,441.67 × 344.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    961.22x = 497,102.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,102.23/961.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.16

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