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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 845.38, 1,268.13 and 268.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 845.38, 1,268.13 and 268.25 is: 402.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    845.38 : 1,268.13 = 268.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    845.38/1,268.13 = 268.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    845.38x = 1,268.13 × 268.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    845.38x = 340,175.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,175.87/845.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.39

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