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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 844.05, 1,266.02 and 266.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 844.05, 1,266.02 and 266.88 is: 400.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    844.05 : 1,266.02 = 266.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    844.05/1,266.02 = 266.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    844.05x = 1,266.02 × 266.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    844.05x = 337,875.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,875.42/844.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.30

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