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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 844.35, 1,265.64 and 357.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 844.35, 1,265.64 and 357.13 is: 535.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    844.35 : 1,265.64 = 357.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    844.35/1,265.64 = 357.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    844.35x = 1,265.64 × 357.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    844.35x = 451,998.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,998.01/844.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.32

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