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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842.63, 1,263.96 and 265.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842.63, 1,263.96 and 265.50 is: 398.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842.63 : 1,263.96 = 265.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842.63/1,263.96 = 265.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842.63x = 1,263.96 × 265.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842.63x = 335,581.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,581.38/842.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.26

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