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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 960.52, 1,441 and 276.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 960.52, 1,441 and 276.52 is: 414.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    960.52 : 1,441 = 276.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    960.52/1,441 = 276.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    960.52x = 1,441 × 276.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    960.52x = 398,465.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,465.32/960.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.84

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