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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 961.27, 1,441.50 and 344.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 961.27, 1,441.50 and 344.86 is: 517.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    961.27 : 1,441.50 = 344.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    961.27/1,441.50 = 344.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    961.27x = 1,441.50 × 344.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    961.27x = 497,115.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,115.69/961.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.14

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