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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842.33, 1,263.50 and 265.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842.33, 1,263.50 and 265.21 is: 397.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842.33 : 1,263.50 = 265.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842.33/1,263.50 = 265.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842.33x = 1,263.50 × 265.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842.33x = 335,089.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,089.34/842.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.81

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