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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 841.33, 1,262.57 and 293.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 841.33, 1,262.57 and 293.51 is: 440.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    841.33 : 1,262.57 = 293.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    841.33/1,262.57 = 293.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    841.33x = 1,262.57 × 293.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    841.33x = 370,576.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,576.92/841.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.47

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