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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 961.32, 1,441.80 and 267.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 961.32, 1,441.80 and 267.84 is: 401.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    961.32 : 1,441.80 = 267.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    961.32/1,441.80 = 267.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    961.32x = 1,441.80 × 267.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    961.32x = 386,171.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,171.71/961.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.71

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