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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 841.20, 1,261.50 and 293.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 841.20, 1,261.50 and 293.34 is: 439.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    841.20 : 1,261.50 = 293.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    841.20/1,261.50 = 293.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    841.20x = 1,261.50 × 293.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    841.20x = 370,048.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,048.41/841.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.91

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