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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962.16, 1,443.08 and 278

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962.16, 1,443.08 and 278 is: 416.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962.16 : 1,443.08 = 278 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962.16/1,443.08 = 278/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962.16x = 1,443.08 × 278
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962.16x = 401,176.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,176.24/962.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.95

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