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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 841.68, 1,262.73 and 347.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 841.68, 1,262.73 and 347.76 is: 521.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    841.68 : 1,262.73 = 347.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    841.68/1,262.73 = 347.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    841.68x = 1,262.73 × 347.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    841.68x = 439,126.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,126.98/841.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.73

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