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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842.64, 1,263 and 355.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842.64, 1,263 and 355.44 is: 532.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842.64 : 1,263 = 355.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842.64/1,263 = 355.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842.64x = 1,263 × 355.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842.64x = 448,920.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,920.72/842.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.76

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