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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 841.62, 1,262.25 and 256.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 841.62, 1,262.25 and 256.49 is: 384.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    841.62 : 1,262.25 = 256.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    841.62/1,262.25 = 256.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    841.62x = 1,262.25 × 256.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    841.62x = 323,757.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,757.66/841.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.68

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