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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 841.10, 1,262 and 378.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 841.10, 1,262 and 378.56 is: 568.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    841.10 : 1,262 = 378.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    841.10/1,262 = 378.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    841.10x = 1,262 × 378.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    841.10x = 477,742.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,742.72/841.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.00

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