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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 841.37, 1,262.05 and 264.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 841.37, 1,262.05 and 264.24 is: 396.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    841.37 : 1,262.05 = 264.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    841.37/1,262.05 = 264.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    841.37x = 1,262.05 × 264.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    841.37x = 333,483.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,483.43/841.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.36

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