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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 844.32, 1,266.45 and 267.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 844.32, 1,266.45 and 267.21 is: 400.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    844.32 : 1,266.45 = 267.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    844.32/1,266.45 = 267.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    844.32x = 1,266.45 × 267.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    844.32x = 338,408.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,408.10/844.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.81

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