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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 960.42, 1,440.60 and 267.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 960.42, 1,440.60 and 267.12 is: 400.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    960.42 : 1,440.60 = 267.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    960.42/1,440.60 = 267.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    960.42x = 1,440.60 × 267.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    960.42x = 384,813.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,813.07/960.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.67

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