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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 844.24, 1,266.36 and 356.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 844.24, 1,266.36 and 356.95 is: 535.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    844.24 : 1,266.36 = 356.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    844.24/1,266.36 = 356.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    844.24x = 1,266.36 × 356.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    844.24x = 452,027.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,027.20/844.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.43

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