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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 844.38, 1,266.77 and 267.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 844.38, 1,266.77 and 267.25 is: 400.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    844.38 : 1,266.77 = 267.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    844.38/1,266.77 = 267.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    844.38x = 1,266.77 × 267.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    844.38x = 338,544.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,544.28/844.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.94

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