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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 844.22, 1,266.33 and 267.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 844.22, 1,266.33 and 267.09 is: 400.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    844.22 : 1,266.33 = 267.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    844.22/1,266.33 = 267.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    844.22x = 1,266.33 × 267.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    844.22x = 338,229.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,229.83/844.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.64

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