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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842.42, 1,263.36 and 265.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842.42, 1,263.36 and 265.34 is: 397.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842.42 : 1,263.36 = 265.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842.42/1,263.36 = 265.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842.42x = 1,263.36 × 265.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842.42x = 335,219.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,219.94/842.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.92

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