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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 841.44, 1,262.03 and 264.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 841.44, 1,262.03 and 264.45 is: 396.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    841.44 : 1,262.03 = 264.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    841.44/1,262.03 = 264.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    841.44x = 1,262.03 × 264.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    841.44x = 333,742.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,742.51/841.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.63

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