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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 844.53, 1,266.79 and 382.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 844.53, 1,266.79 and 382.22 is: 573.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    844.53 : 1,266.79 = 382.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    844.53/1,266.79 = 382.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    844.53x = 1,266.79 × 382.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    844.53x = 484,190.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,190.65/844.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.33

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