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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 837.27, 1,255.92 and 260.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 837.27, 1,255.92 and 260.16 is: 390.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    837.27 : 1,255.92 = 260.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    837.27/1,255.92 = 260.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    837.27x = 1,255.92 × 260.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    837.27x = 326,740.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,740.15/837.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.24

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