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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962.04, 1,443 and 278.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962.04, 1,443 and 278.04 is: 417.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962.04 : 1,443 = 278.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962.04/1,443 = 278.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962.04x = 1,443 × 278.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962.04x = 401,211.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,211.72/962.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.04

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