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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 960.50, 1,440.78 and 267.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 960.50, 1,440.78 and 267.16 is: 400.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    960.50 : 1,440.78 = 267.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    960.50/1,440.78 = 267.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    960.50x = 1,440.78 × 267.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    960.50x = 384,918.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,918.78/960.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.75

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