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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 844.02, 1,265.56 and 350.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 844.02, 1,265.56 and 350.29 is: 525.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    844.02 : 1,265.56 = 350.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    844.02/1,265.56 = 350.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    844.02x = 1,265.56 × 350.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    844.02x = 443,315.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,315.03/844.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.24

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