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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 845.21, 1,267.77 and 268.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 845.21, 1,267.77 and 268.04 is: 402.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    845.21 : 1,267.77 = 268.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    845.21/1,267.77 = 268.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    845.21x = 1,267.77 × 268.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    845.21x = 339,817.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,817.25/845.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.05

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