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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 844.92, 1,267.29 and 267.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 844.92, 1,267.29 and 267.75 is: 401.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    844.92 : 1,267.29 = 267.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    844.92/1,267.29 = 267.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    844.92x = 1,267.29 × 267.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    844.92x = 339,316.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,316.90/844.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.60

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