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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 845.34, 1,268.01 and 260.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 845.34, 1,268.01 and 260.34 is: 390.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    845.34 : 1,268.01 = 260.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    845.34/1,268.01 = 260.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    845.34x = 1,268.01 × 260.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    845.34x = 330,113.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,113.72/845.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.51

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