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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957.12, 1,435.68 and 273.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957.12, 1,435.68 and 273.12 is: 409.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957.12 : 1,435.68 = 273.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957.12/1,435.68 = 273.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957.12x = 1,435.68 × 273.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957.12x = 392,112.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,112.92/957.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.68

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