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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 844.03, 1,265.94 and 357.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 844.03, 1,265.94 and 357.02 is: 535.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    844.03 : 1,265.94 = 357.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    844.03/1,265.94 = 357.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    844.03x = 1,265.94 × 357.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    844.03x = 451,965.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,965.90/844.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.49

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