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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 844.44, 1,266.80 and 267.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 844.44, 1,266.80 and 267.24 is: 400.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    844.44 : 1,266.80 = 267.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    844.44/1,266.80 = 267.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    844.44x = 1,266.80 × 267.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    844.44x = 338,539.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,539.63/844.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.90

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