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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 844.07, 1,266.30 and 357.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 844.07, 1,266.30 and 357.26 is: 535.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    844.07 : 1,266.30 = 357.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    844.07/1,266.30 = 357.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    844.07x = 1,266.30 × 357.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    844.07x = 452,392.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,392.01/844.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.97

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