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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842.11, 1,263.34 and 355.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842.11, 1,263.34 and 355.16 is: 532.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842.11 : 1,263.34 = 355.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842.11/1,263.34 = 355.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842.11x = 1,263.34 × 355.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842.11x = 448,686.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,686.06/842.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.81

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