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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842.26, 1,263.12 and 257.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842.26, 1,263.12 and 257.04 is: 385.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842.26 : 1,263.12 = 257.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842.26/1,263.12 = 257.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842.26x = 1,263.12 × 257.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842.26x = 324,672.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,672.36/842.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.48

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