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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842.36, 1,263.54 and 380.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842.36, 1,263.54 and 380.06 is: 570.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842.36 : 1,263.54 = 380.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842.36/1,263.54 = 380.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842.36x = 1,263.54 × 380.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842.36x = 480,221.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,221.01/842.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.09

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