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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 961.56, 1,442.42 and 268.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 961.56, 1,442.42 and 268.29 is: 402.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    961.56 : 1,442.42 = 268.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    961.56/1,442.42 = 268.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    961.56x = 1,442.42 × 268.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    961.56x = 386,985.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,985.52/961.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.46

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