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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 961.68, 1,442.51 and 268.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 961.68, 1,442.51 and 268.39 is: 402.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    961.68 : 1,442.51 = 268.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    961.68/1,442.51 = 268.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    961.68x = 1,442.51 × 268.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    961.68x = 387,156.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,156.73/961.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.58

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