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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 961.02, 1,441.55 and 267.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 961.02, 1,441.55 and 267.69 is: 401.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    961.02 : 1,441.55 = 267.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    961.02/1,441.55 = 267.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    961.02x = 1,441.55 × 267.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    961.02x = 385,888.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,888.52/961.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.54

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