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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 841.29, 1,262.08 and 354.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 841.29, 1,262.08 and 354.38 is: 531.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    841.29 : 1,262.08 = 354.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    841.29/1,262.08 = 354.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    841.29x = 1,262.08 × 354.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    841.29x = 447,250.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,250.04/841.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.63

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