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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962.53, 1,443.65 and 269.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962.53, 1,443.65 and 269.13 is: 403.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962.53 : 1,443.65 = 269.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962.53/1,443.65 = 269.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962.53x = 1,443.65 × 269.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962.53x = 388,529.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,529.52/962.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.65

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