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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 844.15, 1,265.75 and 350.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 844.15, 1,265.75 and 350.42 is: 525.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    844.15 : 1,265.75 = 350.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    844.15/1,265.75 = 350.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    844.15x = 1,265.75 × 350.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    844.15x = 443,544.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,544.12/844.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.43

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