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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 841.44, 1,261.80 and 379.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 841.44, 1,261.80 and 379.12 is: 568.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    841.44 : 1,261.80 = 379.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    841.44/1,261.80 = 379.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    841.44x = 1,261.80 × 379.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    841.44x = 478,373.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,373.62/841.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.52

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