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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 845.28, 1,267.11 and 268.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 845.28, 1,267.11 and 268.02 is: 401.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    845.28 : 1,267.11 = 268.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    845.28/1,267.11 = 268.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    845.28x = 1,267.11 × 268.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    845.28x = 339,610.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,610.82/845.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.77

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