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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 961.79, 1,442.53 and 268.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 961.79, 1,442.53 and 268.38 is: 402.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    961.79 : 1,442.53 = 268.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    961.79/1,442.53 = 268.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    961.79x = 1,442.53 × 268.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    961.79x = 387,145.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,145.53/961.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.53

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