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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 841.18, 1,262.10 and 264.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 841.18, 1,262.10 and 264.10 is: 396.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    841.18 : 1,262.10 = 264.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    841.18/1,262.10 = 264.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    841.18x = 1,262.10 × 264.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    841.18x = 333,320.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,320.61/841.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.25

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