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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 841.43, 1,262.16 and 256.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 841.43, 1,262.16 and 256.43 is: 384.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    841.43 : 1,262.16 = 256.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    841.43/1,262.16 = 256.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    841.43x = 1,262.16 × 256.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    841.43x = 323,658.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,658.84/841.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.65

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