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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842.45, 1,263.96 and 349.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842.45, 1,263.96 and 349.12 is: 523.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842.45 : 1,263.96 = 349.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842.45/1,263.96 = 349.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842.45x = 1,263.96 × 349.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842.45x = 441,276.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,276.88/842.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.80

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