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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842.27, 1,262.82 and 354.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842.27, 1,262.82 and 354.92 is: 532.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842.27 : 1,262.82 = 354.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842.27/1,262.82 = 354.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842.27x = 1,262.82 × 354.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842.27x = 448,200.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,200.07/842.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.13

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