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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 844.02, 1,265.79 and 350.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 844.02, 1,265.79 and 350.80 is: 526.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    844.02 : 1,265.79 = 350.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    844.02/1,265.79 = 350.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    844.02x = 1,265.79 × 350.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    844.02x = 444,039.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,039.13/844.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.10

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