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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 844.25, 1,266.37 and 357.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 844.25, 1,266.37 and 357.71 is: 536.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    844.25 : 1,266.37 = 357.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    844.25/1,266.37 = 357.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    844.25x = 1,266.37 × 357.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    844.25x = 452,985.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,985.99/844.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.56

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