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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 841.98, 1,263.15 and 355.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 841.98, 1,263.15 and 355.04 is: 532.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    841.98 : 1,263.15 = 355.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    841.98/1,263.15 = 355.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    841.98x = 1,263.15 × 355.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    841.98x = 448,460.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,460.69/841.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.63

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