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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962.50, 1,443.49 and 269.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962.50, 1,443.49 and 269.23 is: 403.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962.50 : 1,443.49 = 269.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962.50/1,443.49 = 269.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962.50x = 1,443.49 × 269.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962.50x = 388,630.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,630.81/962.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.77

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