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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 844.34, 1,266.64 and 382.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 844.34, 1,266.64 and 382.10 is: 573.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    844.34 : 1,266.64 = 382.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    844.34/1,266.64 = 382.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    844.34x = 1,266.64 × 382.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    844.34x = 483,974.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,974.90/844.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.20

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