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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 841.22, 1,261.74 and 293.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 841.22, 1,261.74 and 293.36 is: 440.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    841.22 : 1,261.74 = 293.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    841.22/1,261.74 = 293.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    841.22x = 1,261.74 × 293.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    841.22x = 370,144.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,144.05/841.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.01

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