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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842.03, 1,263.04 and 265.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842.03, 1,263.04 and 265.31 is: 397.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842.03 : 1,263.04 = 265.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842.03/1,263.04 = 265.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842.03x = 1,263.04 × 265.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842.03x = 335,090.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,090.16/842.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.96

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