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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 841.16, 1,262.06 and 293.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 841.16, 1,262.06 and 293.40 is: 440.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    841.16 : 1,262.06 = 293.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    841.16/1,262.06 = 293.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    841.16x = 1,262.06 × 293.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    841.16x = 370,288.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,288.40/841.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.21

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