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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 844.24, 1,265.51 and 351.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 844.24, 1,265.51 and 351.01 is: 526.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    844.24 : 1,265.51 = 351.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    844.24/1,265.51 = 351.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    844.24x = 1,265.51 × 351.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    844.24x = 444,203.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,203.59/844.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.16

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