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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842.24, 1,263.31 and 294.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842.24, 1,263.31 and 294.37 is: 441.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842.24 : 1,263.31 = 294.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842.24/1,263.31 = 294.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842.24x = 1,263.31 × 294.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842.24x = 371,880.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,880.56/842.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.54

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