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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842.35, 1,263.15 and 264.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842.35, 1,263.15 and 264.91 is: 397.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842.35 : 1,263.15 = 264.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842.35/1,263.15 = 264.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842.35x = 1,263.15 × 264.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842.35x = 334,621.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,621.07/842.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.25

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