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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842.52, 1,263.50 and 355.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842.52, 1,263.50 and 355.48 is: 533.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842.52 : 1,263.50 = 355.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842.52/1,263.50 = 355.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842.52x = 1,263.50 × 355.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842.52x = 449,148.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,148.98/842.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.10

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