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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965.50, 1,448.33 and 272.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965.50, 1,448.33 and 272.17 is: 408.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965.50 : 1,448.33 = 272.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965.50/1,448.33 = 272.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965.50x = 1,448.33 × 272.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965.50x = 394,190.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,190.62/965.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.28

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