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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842.24, 1,263.54 and 257.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842.24, 1,263.54 and 257.22 is: 385.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842.24 : 1,263.54 = 257.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842.24/1,263.54 = 257.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842.24x = 1,263.54 × 257.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842.24x = 325,007.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,007.76/842.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.88

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