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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 841.58, 1,262.49 and 264.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 841.58, 1,262.49 and 264.50 is: 396.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    841.58 : 1,262.49 = 264.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    841.58/1,262.49 = 264.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    841.58x = 1,262.49 × 264.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    841.58x = 333,928.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,928.61/841.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.79

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