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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962.37, 1,443.48 and 268.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962.37, 1,443.48 and 268.98 is: 403.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962.37 : 1,443.48 = 268.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962.37/1,443.48 = 268.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962.37x = 1,443.48 × 268.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962.37x = 388,267.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,267.25/962.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.45

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