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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 841.97, 1,263.26 and 355.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 841.97, 1,263.26 and 355.37 is: 533.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    841.97 : 1,263.26 = 355.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    841.97/1,263.26 = 355.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    841.97x = 1,263.26 × 355.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    841.97x = 448,919.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,919.28/841.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.18

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