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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 961.41, 1,441.95 and 345.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 961.41, 1,441.95 and 345.00 is: 517.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    961.41 : 1,441.95 = 345.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    961.41/1,441.95 = 345.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    961.41x = 1,441.95 × 345.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    961.41x = 497,465.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,465.54/961.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.44

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