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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 841.10, 1,261.25 and 293.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 841.10, 1,261.25 and 293.27 is: 439.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    841.10 : 1,261.25 = 293.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    841.10/1,261.25 = 293.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    841.10x = 1,261.25 × 293.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    841.10x = 369,885.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,885.32/841.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.76

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