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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 841.41, 1,262.26 and 264.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 841.41, 1,262.26 and 264.25 is: 396.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    841.41 : 1,262.26 = 264.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    841.41/1,262.26 = 264.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    841.41x = 1,262.26 × 264.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    841.41x = 333,550.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,550.88/841.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.42

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