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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962.66, 1,443.93 and 269.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962.66, 1,443.93 and 269.34 is: 404.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962.66 : 1,443.93 = 269.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962.66/1,443.93 = 269.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962.66x = 1,443.93 × 269.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962.66x = 388,908.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,908.11/962.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.00

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