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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842, 1,262.55 and 380.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842, 1,262.55 and 380.24 is: 570.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842 : 1,262.55 = 380.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842/1,262.55 = 380.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842x = 1,262.55 × 380.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842x = 480,072.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,072.01/842
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.16

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