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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 841, 1,261.48 and 354.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 841, 1,261.48 and 354.04 is: 531.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    841 : 1,261.48 = 354.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    841/1,261.48 = 354.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    841x = 1,261.48 × 354.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    841x = 446,614.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,614.38/841
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.05

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