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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 844.34, 1,266.66 and 357.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 844.34, 1,266.66 and 357.44 is: 536.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    844.34 : 1,266.66 = 357.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    844.34/1,266.66 = 357.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    844.34x = 1,266.66 × 357.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    844.34x = 452,748.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,748.62/844.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.22

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