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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 843.30, 1,264.85 and 266.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 843.30, 1,264.85 and 266.13 is: 399.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    843.30 : 1,264.85 = 266.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    843.30/1,264.85 = 266.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    843.30x = 1,264.85 × 266.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    843.30x = 336,608.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,608.87/843.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.16

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