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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 841.97, 1,263.50 and 355.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 841.97, 1,263.50 and 355.03 is: 532.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    841.97 : 1,263.50 = 355.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    841.97/1,263.50 = 355.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    841.97x = 1,263.50 × 355.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    841.97x = 448,576.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,576.80/841.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.77

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