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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842.72, 1,263.18 and 349.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842.72, 1,263.18 and 349.46 is: 523.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842.72 : 1,263.18 = 349.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842.72/1,263.18 = 349.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842.72x = 1,263.18 × 349.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842.72x = 441,428.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,428.85/842.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.81

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