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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842.53, 1,263.73 and 265.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842.53, 1,263.73 and 265.39 is: 398.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842.53 : 1,263.73 = 265.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842.53/1,263.73 = 265.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842.53x = 1,263.73 × 265.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842.53x = 335,381.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,381.30/842.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.06

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