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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842.74, 1,264.30 and 265.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842.74, 1,264.30 and 265.61 is: 398.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842.74 : 1,264.30 = 265.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842.74/1,264.30 = 265.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842.74x = 1,264.30 × 265.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842.74x = 335,811.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,811.72/842.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.48

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