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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 841.11, 1,261.27 and 353.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 841.11, 1,261.27 and 353.89 is: 530.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    841.11 : 1,261.27 = 353.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    841.11/1,261.27 = 353.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    841.11x = 1,261.27 × 353.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    841.11x = 446,350.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,350.84/841.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.67

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