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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 843.96, 1,266 and 258.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 843.96, 1,266 and 258.90 is: 388.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    843.96 : 1,266 = 258.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    843.96/1,266 = 258.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    843.96x = 1,266 × 258.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    843.96x = 327,767.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,767.40/843.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.37

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