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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 844.50, 1,266.99 and 267.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 844.50, 1,266.99 and 267.39 is: 401.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    844.50 : 1,266.99 = 267.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    844.50/1,266.99 = 267.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    844.50x = 1,266.99 × 267.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    844.50x = 338,780.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,780.46/844.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.16

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