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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 841.94, 1,263.59 and 355.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 841.94, 1,263.59 and 355.31 is: 533.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    841.94 : 1,263.59 = 355.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    841.94/1,263.59 = 355.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    841.94x = 1,263.59 × 355.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    841.94x = 448,966.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,966.16/841.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.25

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