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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 841.38, 1,262.06 and 264.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 841.38, 1,262.06 and 264.25 is: 396.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    841.38 : 1,262.06 = 264.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    841.38/1,262.06 = 264.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    841.38x = 1,262.06 × 264.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    841.38x = 333,499.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,499.36/841.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.37

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