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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842.23, 1,263.52 and 355.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842.23, 1,263.52 and 355.29 is: 533.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842.23 : 1,263.52 = 355.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842.23/1,263.52 = 355.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842.23x = 1,263.52 × 355.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842.23x = 448,909.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,909.70/842.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.00

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