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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 844.08, 1,266.12 and 356.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 844.08, 1,266.12 and 356.46 is: 534.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    844.08 : 1,266.12 = 356.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    844.08/1,266.12 = 356.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    844.08x = 1,266.12 × 356.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    844.08x = 451,321.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,321.14/844.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.69

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