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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842.46, 1,263.44 and 355.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842.46, 1,263.44 and 355.22 is: 532.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842.46 : 1,263.44 = 355.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842.46/1,263.44 = 355.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842.46x = 1,263.44 × 355.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842.46x = 448,799.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,799.16/842.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.72

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