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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962.11, 1,443.11 and 268.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962.11, 1,443.11 and 268.82 is: 403.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962.11 : 1,443.11 = 268.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962.11/1,443.11 = 268.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962.11x = 1,443.11 × 268.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962.11x = 387,936.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,936.83/962.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.21

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