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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 845.44, 1,268.14 and 260.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 845.44, 1,268.14 and 260.40 is: 390.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    845.44 : 1,268.14 = 260.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    845.44/1,268.14 = 260.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    845.44x = 1,268.14 × 260.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    845.44x = 330,223.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,223.66/845.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.59

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