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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 843.93, 1,266.03 and 296.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 843.93, 1,266.03 and 296.28 is: 444.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    843.93 : 1,266.03 = 296.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    843.93/1,266.03 = 296.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    843.93x = 1,266.03 × 296.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    843.93x = 375,099.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,099.37/843.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.47

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