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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 961.10, 1,441.58 and 267.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 961.10, 1,441.58 and 267.74 is: 401.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    961.10 : 1,441.58 = 267.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    961.10/1,441.58 = 267.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    961.10x = 1,441.58 × 267.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    961.10x = 385,968.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,968.63/961.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.59

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