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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 841.53, 1,262.40 and 354.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 841.53, 1,262.40 and 354.45 is: 531.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    841.53 : 1,262.40 = 354.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    841.53/1,262.40 = 354.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    841.53x = 1,262.40 × 354.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    841.53x = 447,457.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,457.68/841.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.72

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