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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 841.36, 1,262.42 and 354.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 841.36, 1,262.42 and 354.64 is: 532.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    841.36 : 1,262.42 = 354.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    841.36/1,262.42 = 354.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    841.36x = 1,262.42 × 354.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    841.36x = 447,704.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,704.63/841.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.12

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