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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 961.25, 1,442.12 and 277.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 961.25, 1,442.12 and 277.25 is: 415.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    961.25 : 1,442.12 = 277.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    961.25/1,442.12 = 277.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    961.25x = 1,442.12 × 277.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    961.25x = 399,826.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,826.38/961.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.94

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