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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 841.42, 1,262.31 and 264.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 841.42, 1,262.31 and 264.25 is: 396.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    841.42 : 1,262.31 = 264.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    841.42/1,262.31 = 264.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    841.42x = 1,262.31 × 264.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    841.42x = 333,565.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,565.42/841.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.43

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