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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 841.01, 1,261.71 and 354.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 841.01, 1,261.71 and 354.20 is: 531.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    841.01 : 1,261.71 = 354.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    841.01/1,261.71 = 354.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    841.01x = 1,261.71 × 354.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    841.01x = 446,891.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,891.37/841.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.38

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