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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 960.31, 1,440.50 and 266.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 960.31, 1,440.50 and 266.99 is: 400.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    960.31 : 1,440.50 = 266.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    960.31/1,440.50 = 266.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    960.31x = 1,440.50 × 266.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    960.31x = 384,599.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,599.10/960.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.49

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