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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 960.07, 1,440.10 and 276.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 960.07, 1,440.10 and 276.07 is: 414.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    960.07 : 1,440.10 = 276.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    960.07/1,440.10 = 276.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    960.07x = 1,440.10 × 276.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    960.07x = 397,561.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,561.21/960.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.10

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