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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842, 1,263.32 and 294.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842, 1,263.32 and 294.20 is: 441.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842 : 1,263.32 = 294.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842/1,263.32 = 294.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842x = 1,263.32 × 294.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842x = 371,668.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,668.74/842
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.41

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