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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 844.47, 1,266.84 and 357.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 844.47, 1,266.84 and 357.52 is: 536.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    844.47 : 1,266.84 = 357.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    844.47/1,266.84 = 357.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    844.47x = 1,266.84 × 357.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    844.47x = 452,918.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,918.85/844.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.34

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