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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 845.42, 1,268.32 and 268.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 845.42, 1,268.32 and 268.34 is: 402.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    845.42 : 1,268.32 = 268.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    845.42/1,268.32 = 268.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    845.42x = 1,268.32 × 268.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    845.42x = 340,340.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,340.99/845.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.57

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