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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 841.37, 1,261.11 and 354.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 841.37, 1,261.11 and 354.56 is: 531.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    841.37 : 1,261.11 = 354.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    841.37/1,261.11 = 354.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    841.37x = 1,261.11 × 354.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    841.37x = 447,139.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,139.16/841.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.44

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