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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 849.96, 1,275.12 and 265.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 849.96, 1,275.12 and 265.02 is: 397.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    849.96 : 1,275.12 = 265.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    849.96/1,275.12 = 265.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    849.96x = 1,275.12 × 265.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    849.96x = 337,932.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,932.30/849.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.59

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