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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 841.10, 1,261.47 and 263.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 841.10, 1,261.47 and 263.66 is: 395.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    841.10 : 1,261.47 = 263.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    841.10/1,261.47 = 263.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    841.10x = 1,261.47 × 263.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    841.10x = 332,599.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,599.18/841.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.43

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