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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842.27, 1,263.36 and 373.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842.27, 1,263.36 and 373.61 is: 560.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842.27 : 1,263.36 = 373.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842.27/1,263.36 = 373.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842.27x = 1,263.36 × 373.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842.27x = 471,995.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,995.74/842.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.39

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