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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842.32, 1,263.52 and 265.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842.32, 1,263.52 and 265.20 is: 397.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842.32 : 1,263.52 = 265.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842.32/1,263.52 = 265.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842.32x = 1,263.52 × 265.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842.32x = 335,085.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,085.50/842.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.81

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