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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 841.10, 1,261.65 and 354.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 841.10, 1,261.65 and 354.02 is: 531.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    841.10 : 1,261.65 = 354.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    841.10/1,261.65 = 354.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    841.10x = 1,261.65 × 354.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    841.10x = 446,649.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,649.33/841.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.03

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