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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 845.01, 1,267.56 and 267.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 845.01, 1,267.56 and 267.93 is: 401.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    845.01 : 1,267.56 = 267.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    845.01/1,267.56 = 267.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    845.01x = 1,267.56 × 267.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    845.01x = 339,617.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,617.35/845.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.91

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