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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 844.42, 1,266.30 and 259.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 844.42, 1,266.30 and 259.24 is: 388.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    844.42 : 1,266.30 = 259.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    844.42/1,266.30 = 259.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    844.42x = 1,266.30 × 259.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    844.42x = 328,275.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,275.61/844.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.76

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