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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 841.58, 1,262.37 and 293.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 841.58, 1,262.37 and 293.76 is: 440.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    841.58 : 1,262.37 = 293.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    841.58/1,262.37 = 293.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    841.58x = 1,262.37 × 293.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    841.58x = 370,830.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,830.89/841.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.64

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