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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 841.05, 1,261.08 and 353.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 841.05, 1,261.08 and 353.84 is: 530.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    841.05 : 1,261.08 = 353.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    841.05/1,261.08 = 353.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    841.05x = 1,261.08 × 353.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    841.05x = 446,214.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,214.24/841.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.54

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