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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 841.16, 1,261.94 and 264.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 841.16, 1,261.94 and 264.03 is: 396.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    841.16 : 1,261.94 = 264.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    841.16/1,261.94 = 264.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    841.16x = 1,261.94 × 264.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    841.16x = 333,190.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,190.94/841.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.11

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