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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842.52, 1,264.08 and 380.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842.52, 1,264.08 and 380.58 is: 571.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842.52 : 1,264.08 = 380.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842.52/1,264.08 = 380.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842.52x = 1,264.08 × 380.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842.52x = 481,083.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,083.57/842.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.01

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