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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842.32, 1,263.55 and 294.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842.32, 1,263.55 and 294.49 is: 441.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842.32 : 1,263.55 = 294.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842.32/1,263.55 = 294.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842.32x = 1,263.55 × 294.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842.32x = 372,102.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,102.84/842.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.76

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