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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 841.46, 1,262.18 and 353.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 841.46, 1,262.18 and 353.94 is: 530.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    841.46 : 1,262.18 = 353.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    841.46/1,262.18 = 353.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    841.46x = 1,262.18 × 353.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    841.46x = 446,732.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,732.14/841.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.90

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