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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 960.03, 1,440.05 and 266.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 960.03, 1,440.05 and 266.73 is: 400.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    960.03 : 1,440.05 = 266.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    960.03/1,440.05 = 266.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    960.03x = 1,440.05 × 266.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    960.03x = 384,104.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,104.54/960.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.10

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