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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 841.87, 1,263.21 and 355.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 841.87, 1,263.21 and 355.24 is: 533.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    841.87 : 1,263.21 = 355.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    841.87/1,263.21 = 355.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    841.87x = 1,263.21 × 355.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    841.87x = 448,742.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,742.72/841.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.03

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