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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 960.11, 1,440.20 and 266.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 960.11, 1,440.20 and 266.83 is: 400.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    960.11 : 1,440.20 = 266.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    960.11/1,440.20 = 266.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    960.11x = 1,440.20 × 266.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    960.11x = 384,291.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,291.50/960.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.26

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