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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 844.41, 1,266.57 and 267.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 844.41, 1,266.57 and 267.24 is: 400.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    844.41 : 1,266.57 = 267.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    844.41/1,266.57 = 267.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    844.41x = 1,266.57 × 267.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    844.41x = 338,478.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,478.17/844.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.85

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