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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 844.20, 1,266.36 and 296.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 844.20, 1,266.36 and 296.22 is: 444.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    844.20 : 1,266.36 = 296.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    844.20/1,266.36 = 296.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    844.20x = 1,266.36 × 296.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    844.20x = 375,121.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,121.16/844.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.35

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