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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962.29, 1,443.28 and 268.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962.29, 1,443.28 and 268.88 is: 403.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962.29 : 1,443.28 = 268.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962.29/1,443.28 = 268.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962.29x = 1,443.28 × 268.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962.29x = 388,068.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,068.45/962.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.28

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