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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 841.23, 1,262.33 and 293.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 841.23, 1,262.33 and 293.81 is: 440.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    841.23 : 1,262.33 = 293.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    841.23/1,262.33 = 293.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    841.23x = 1,262.33 × 293.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    841.23x = 370,877.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,877.40/841.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.88

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