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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 845.50, 1,268.25 and 268.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 845.50, 1,268.25 and 268.39 is: 402.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    845.50 : 1,268.25 = 268.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    845.50/1,268.25 = 268.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    845.50x = 1,268.25 × 268.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    845.50x = 340,385.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,385.62/845.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.59

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