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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 844, 1,265.96 and 266.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 844, 1,265.96 and 266.80 is: 400.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    844 : 1,265.96 = 266.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    844/1,265.96 = 266.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    844x = 1,265.96 × 266.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    844x = 337,758.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,758.13/844
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.19

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