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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965.38, 1,447.82 and 272.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965.38, 1,447.82 and 272.02 is: 407.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965.38 : 1,447.82 = 272.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965.38/1,447.82 = 272.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965.38x = 1,447.82 × 272.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965.38x = 393,836.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,836.00/965.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.96

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