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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 844.06, 1,266.33 and 357.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 844.06, 1,266.33 and 357.19 is: 535.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    844.06 : 1,266.33 = 357.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    844.06/1,266.33 = 357.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    844.06x = 1,266.33 × 357.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    844.06x = 452,320.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,320.41/844.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.89

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