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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 961.45, 1,442.19 and 268.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 961.45, 1,442.19 and 268.24 is: 402.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    961.45 : 1,442.19 = 268.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    961.45/1,442.19 = 268.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    961.45x = 1,442.19 × 268.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    961.45x = 386,853.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,853.05/961.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.36

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