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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 845.18, 1,267.28 and 260.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 845.18, 1,267.28 and 260.02 is: 389.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    845.18 : 1,267.28 = 260.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    845.18/1,267.28 = 260.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    845.18x = 1,267.28 × 260.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    845.18x = 329,516.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,516.85/845.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.88

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