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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842.32, 1,263.16 and 386

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842.32, 1,263.16 and 386 is: 578.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842.32 : 1,263.16 = 386 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842.32/1,263.16 = 386/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842.32x = 1,263.16 × 386
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842.32x = 487,579.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,579.76/842.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.85

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