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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842.42, 1,263.74 and 294.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842.42, 1,263.74 and 294.44 is: 441.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842.42 : 1,263.74 = 294.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842.42/1,263.74 = 294.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842.42x = 1,263.74 × 294.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842.42x = 372,095.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,095.61/842.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.70

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