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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 845.52, 1,268.30 and 268.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 845.52, 1,268.30 and 268.40 is: 402.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    845.52 : 1,268.30 = 268.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    845.52/1,268.30 = 268.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    845.52x = 1,268.30 × 268.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    845.52x = 340,411.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,411.72/845.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.61

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