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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842.38, 1,263.74 and 265.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842.38, 1,263.74 and 265.12 is: 397.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842.38 : 1,263.74 = 265.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842.38/1,263.74 = 265.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842.38x = 1,263.74 × 265.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842.38x = 335,042.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,042.75/842.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.73

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