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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 844.14, 1,265.22 and 356.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 844.14, 1,265.22 and 356.88 is: 534.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    844.14 : 1,265.22 = 356.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    844.14/1,265.22 = 356.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    844.14x = 1,265.22 × 356.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    844.14x = 451,531.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,531.71/844.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.90

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