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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842.10, 1,263.54 and 355.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842.10, 1,263.54 and 355.26 is: 533.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842.10 : 1,263.54 = 355.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842.10/1,263.54 = 355.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842.10x = 1,263.54 × 355.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842.10x = 448,885.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,885.22/842.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.05

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