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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 961.43, 1,442.09 and 268.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 961.43, 1,442.09 and 268.13 is: 402.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    961.43 : 1,442.09 = 268.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    961.43/1,442.09 = 268.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    961.43x = 1,442.09 × 268.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    961.43x = 386,666.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,666.25/961.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.18

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