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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 841.05, 1,261.35 and 255.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 841.05, 1,261.35 and 255.96 is: 383.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    841.05 : 1,261.35 = 255.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    841.05/1,261.35 = 255.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    841.05x = 1,261.35 × 255.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    841.05x = 322,855.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,855.15/841.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.87

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