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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 844.55, 1,266.77 and 267.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 844.55, 1,266.77 and 267.38 is: 401.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    844.55 : 1,266.77 = 267.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    844.55/1,266.77 = 267.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    844.55x = 1,266.77 × 267.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    844.55x = 338,703.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,703.30/844.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.05

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