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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966.21, 1,449.57 and 272.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966.21, 1,449.57 and 272.88 is: 409.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966.21 : 1,449.57 = 272.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966.21/1,449.57 = 272.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966.21x = 1,449.57 × 272.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966.21x = 395,558.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,558.66/966.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.39

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