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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 961.36, 1,442.19 and 345.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 961.36, 1,442.19 and 345.44 is: 518.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    961.36 : 1,442.19 = 345.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    961.36/1,442.19 = 345.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    961.36x = 1,442.19 × 345.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    961.36x = 498,190.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,190.11/961.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.21

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