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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842.36, 1,262.82 and 329.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842.36, 1,262.82 and 329.72 is: 494.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842.36 : 1,262.82 = 329.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842.36/1,262.82 = 329.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842.36x = 1,262.82 × 329.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842.36x = 416,377.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,377.01/842.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.30

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