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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 961.18, 1,441.83 and 267.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 961.18, 1,441.83 and 267.95 is: 401.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    961.18 : 1,441.83 = 267.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    961.18/1,441.83 = 267.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    961.18x = 1,441.83 × 267.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    961.18x = 386,338.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,338.35/961.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.94

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