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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842.40, 1,263.75 and 265.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842.40, 1,263.75 and 265.14 is: 397.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842.40 : 1,263.75 = 265.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842.40/1,263.75 = 265.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842.40x = 1,263.75 × 265.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842.40x = 335,070.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,070.68/842.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.76

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