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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 844.28, 1,266.28 and 267

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 844.28, 1,266.28 and 267 is: 400.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    844.28 : 1,266.28 = 267 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    844.28/1,266.28 = 267/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    844.28x = 1,266.28 × 267
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    844.28x = 338,096.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,096.76/844.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.46

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