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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 961.50, 1,442.28 and 268.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 961.50, 1,442.28 and 268.16 is: 402.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    961.50 : 1,442.28 = 268.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    961.50/1,442.28 = 268.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    961.50x = 1,442.28 × 268.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    961.50x = 386,761.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,761.80/961.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.25

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