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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 841.64, 1,262.48 and 355.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 841.64, 1,262.48 and 355.02 is: 532.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    841.64 : 1,262.48 = 355.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    841.64/1,262.48 = 355.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    841.64x = 1,262.48 × 355.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    841.64x = 448,203.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,203.87/841.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.54

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