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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962.42, 1,443.68 and 259.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962.42, 1,443.68 and 259.73 is: 389.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962.42 : 1,443.68 = 259.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962.42/1,443.68 = 259.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962.42x = 1,443.68 × 259.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962.42x = 374,964.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,964.88/962.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.61

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