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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 960.52, 1,440.80 and 267.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 960.52, 1,440.80 and 267.19 is: 400.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    960.52 : 1,440.80 = 267.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    960.52/1,440.80 = 267.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    960.52x = 1,440.80 × 267.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    960.52x = 384,964.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,964.42/960.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.79

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