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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 841.01, 1,261.45 and 256.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 841.01, 1,261.45 and 256.03 is: 384.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    841.01 : 1,261.45 = 256.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    841.01/1,261.45 = 256.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    841.01x = 1,261.45 × 256.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    841.01x = 322,969.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,969.04/841.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.03

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