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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 841.36, 1,262.52 and 379.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 841.36, 1,262.52 and 379.08 is: 568.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    841.36 : 1,262.52 = 379.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    841.36/1,262.52 = 379.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    841.36x = 1,262.52 × 379.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    841.36x = 478,596.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,596.08/841.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.84

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