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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 841.84, 1,262.46 and 256.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 841.84, 1,262.46 and 256.81 is: 385.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    841.84 : 1,262.46 = 256.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    841.84/1,262.46 = 256.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    841.84x = 1,262.46 × 256.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    841.84x = 324,212.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,212.35/841.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.12

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