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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 844.21, 1,266.32 and 267.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 844.21, 1,266.32 and 267.13 is: 400.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    844.21 : 1,266.32 = 267.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    844.21/1,266.32 = 267.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    844.21x = 1,266.32 × 267.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    844.21x = 338,272.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,272.06/844.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.70

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