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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 845.28, 1,268.12 and 268.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 845.28, 1,268.12 and 268.16 is: 402.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    845.28 : 1,268.12 = 268.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    845.28/1,268.12 = 268.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    845.28x = 1,268.12 × 268.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    845.28x = 340,059.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,059.06/845.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.30

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