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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 844.02, 1,265.85 and 356.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 844.02, 1,265.85 and 356.81 is: 535.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    844.02 : 1,265.85 = 356.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    844.02/1,265.85 = 356.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    844.02x = 1,265.85 × 356.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    844.02x = 451,661.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,661.61/844.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.13

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