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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 841.49, 1,262.96 and 354.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 841.49, 1,262.96 and 354.88 is: 532.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    841.49 : 1,262.96 = 354.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    841.49/1,262.96 = 354.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    841.49x = 1,262.96 × 354.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    841.49x = 448,199.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,199.24/841.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.63

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