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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965.03, 1,447.36 and 271.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965.03, 1,447.36 and 271.52 is: 407.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965.03 : 1,447.36 = 271.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965.03/1,447.36 = 271.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965.03x = 1,447.36 × 271.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965.03x = 392,987.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,987.19/965.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.23

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