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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 844.15, 1,266.31 and 350.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 844.15, 1,266.31 and 350.46 is: 525.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    844.15 : 1,266.31 = 350.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    844.15/1,266.31 = 350.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    844.15x = 1,266.31 × 350.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    844.15x = 443,791.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,791.00/844.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.73

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