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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 845.10, 1,267.38 and 267.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 845.10, 1,267.38 and 267.84 is: 401.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    845.10 : 1,267.38 = 267.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    845.10/1,267.38 = 267.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    845.10x = 1,267.38 × 267.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    845.10x = 339,455.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,455.06/845.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.67

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