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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 844.50, 1,266.19 and 350.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 844.50, 1,266.19 and 350.78 is: 525.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    844.50 : 1,266.19 = 350.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    844.50/1,266.19 = 350.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    844.50x = 1,266.19 × 350.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    844.50x = 444,151.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,151.67/844.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.93

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