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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952.08, 1,428.08 and 268.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952.08, 1,428.08 and 268.08 is: 402.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952.08 : 1,428.08 = 268.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952.08/1,428.08 = 268.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952.08x = 1,428.08 × 268.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952.08x = 382,839.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,839.69/952.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.11

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