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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842.53, 1,263.59 and 355.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842.53, 1,263.59 and 355.32 is: 532.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842.53 : 1,263.59 = 355.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842.53/1,263.59 = 355.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842.53x = 1,263.59 × 355.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842.53x = 448,972.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,972.48/842.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.89

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