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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842.52, 1,263.66 and 265.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842.52, 1,263.66 and 265.44 is: 398.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842.52 : 1,263.66 = 265.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842.52/1,263.66 = 265.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842.52x = 1,263.66 × 265.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842.52x = 335,425.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,425.91/842.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.12

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