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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 841.24, 1,262.22 and 328.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 841.24, 1,262.22 and 328.60 is: 493.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    841.24 : 1,262.22 = 328.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    841.24/1,262.22 = 328.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    841.24x = 1,262.22 × 328.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    841.24x = 414,765.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,765.49/841.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.04

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