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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 841.35, 1,262.08 and 354.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 841.35, 1,262.08 and 354.44 is: 531.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    841.35 : 1,262.08 = 354.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    841.35/1,262.08 = 354.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    841.35x = 1,262.08 × 354.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    841.35x = 447,334.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,334.79/841.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.69

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