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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 844.02, 1,266.33 and 381.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 844.02, 1,266.33 and 381.75 is: 572.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    844.02 : 1,266.33 = 381.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    844.02/1,266.33 = 381.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    844.02x = 1,266.33 × 381.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    844.02x = 483,421.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,421.48/844.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.76

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