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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 845.55, 1,268.27 and 268.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 845.55, 1,268.27 and 268.38 is: 402.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    845.55 : 1,268.27 = 268.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    845.55/1,268.27 = 268.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    845.55x = 1,268.27 × 268.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    845.55x = 340,378.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,378.30/845.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.55

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