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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 841.14, 1,261.77 and 264

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 841.14, 1,261.77 and 264 is: 396.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    841.14 : 1,261.77 = 264 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    841.14/1,261.77 = 264/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    841.14x = 1,261.77 × 264
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    841.14x = 333,107.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,107.28/841.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.02

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