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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 841.15, 1,260.73 and 378.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 841.15, 1,260.73 and 378.38 is: 567.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    841.15 : 1,260.73 = 378.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    841.15/1,260.73 = 378.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    841.15x = 1,260.73 × 378.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    841.15x = 477,037.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,037.93/841.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.13

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