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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962.26, 1,443.38 and 278.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962.26, 1,443.38 and 278.26 is: 417.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962.26 : 1,443.38 = 278.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962.26/1,443.38 = 278.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962.26x = 1,443.38 × 278.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962.26x = 401,634.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,634.92/962.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.39

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