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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 841.41, 1,262.16 and 264.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 841.41, 1,262.16 and 264.33 is: 396.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    841.41 : 1,262.16 = 264.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    841.41/1,262.16 = 264.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    841.41x = 1,262.16 × 264.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    841.41x = 333,626.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,626.75/841.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.51

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