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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 844.32, 1,266.50 and 259.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 844.32, 1,266.50 and 259.32 is: 388.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    844.32 : 1,266.50 = 259.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    844.32/1,266.50 = 259.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    844.32x = 1,266.50 × 259.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    844.32x = 328,428.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,428.78/844.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.99

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