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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 844.04, 1,265.98 and 266.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 844.04, 1,265.98 and 266.90 is: 400.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    844.04 : 1,265.98 = 266.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    844.04/1,265.98 = 266.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    844.04x = 1,265.98 × 266.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    844.04x = 337,890.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,890.06/844.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.32

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