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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 841.51, 1,261.77 and 354.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 841.51, 1,261.77 and 354.43 is: 531.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    841.51 : 1,261.77 = 354.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    841.51/1,261.77 = 354.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    841.51x = 1,261.77 × 354.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    841.51x = 447,209.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,209.14/841.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.44

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