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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 961, 1,441.74 and 277

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 961, 1,441.74 and 277 is: 415.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    961 : 1,441.74 = 277 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    961/1,441.74 = 277/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    961x = 1,441.74 × 277
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    961x = 399,361.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,361.98/961
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.57

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