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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 844.47, 1,266.78 and 350.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 844.47, 1,266.78 and 350.77 is: 526.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    844.47 : 1,266.78 = 350.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    844.47/1,266.78 = 350.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    844.47x = 1,266.78 × 350.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    844.47x = 444,348.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,348.42/844.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.19

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