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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 844.21, 1,266.45 and 381.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 844.21, 1,266.45 and 381.97 is: 573.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    844.21 : 1,266.45 = 381.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    844.21/1,266.45 = 381.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    844.21x = 1,266.45 × 381.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    844.21x = 483,744.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,744.00/844.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.01

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