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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842.00, 1,261.58 and 293.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842.00, 1,261.58 and 293.90 is: 440.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842.00 : 1,261.58 = 293.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842.00/1,261.58 = 293.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842.00x = 1,261.58 × 293.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842.00x = 370,770.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,770.58/842.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.35

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