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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 841.46, 1,262.65 and 354.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 841.46, 1,262.65 and 354.50 is: 531.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    841.46 : 1,262.65 = 354.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    841.46/1,262.65 = 354.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    841.46x = 1,262.65 × 354.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    841.46x = 447,609.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,609.43/841.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.94

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