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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962.07, 1,442.97 and 268.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962.07, 1,442.97 and 268.68 is: 402.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962.07 : 1,442.97 = 268.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962.07/1,442.97 = 268.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962.07x = 1,442.97 × 268.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962.07x = 387,693.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,693.57/962.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.98

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