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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 841.08, 1,261.68 and 354.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 841.08, 1,261.68 and 354.20 is: 531.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    841.08 : 1,261.68 = 354.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    841.08/1,261.68 = 354.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    841.08x = 1,261.68 × 354.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    841.08x = 446,887.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,887.06/841.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.33

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