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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 844.31, 1,266.67 and 267.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 844.31, 1,266.67 and 267.19 is: 400.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    844.31 : 1,266.67 = 267.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    844.31/1,266.67 = 267.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    844.31x = 1,266.67 × 267.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    844.31x = 338,438.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,438.72/844.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.85

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