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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 844.88, 1,267.52 and 267.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 844.88, 1,267.52 and 267.75 is: 401.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    844.88 : 1,267.52 = 267.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    844.88/1,267.52 = 267.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    844.88x = 1,267.52 × 267.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    844.88x = 339,377.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,377.14/844.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.69

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