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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 960.71, 1,440.99 and 267.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 960.71, 1,440.99 and 267.35 is: 401.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    960.71 : 1,440.99 = 267.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    960.71/1,440.99 = 267.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    960.71x = 1,440.99 × 267.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    960.71x = 385,241.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,241.47/960.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.00

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