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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 961.59, 1,442.49 and 268.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 961.59, 1,442.49 and 268.26 is: 402.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    961.59 : 1,442.49 = 268.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    961.59/1,442.49 = 268.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    961.59x = 1,442.49 × 268.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    961.59x = 386,962.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,962.37/961.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.42

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