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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 844.57, 1,266.13 and 350.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 844.57, 1,266.13 and 350.68 is: 525.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    844.57 : 1,266.13 = 350.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    844.57/1,266.13 = 350.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    844.57x = 1,266.13 × 350.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    844.57x = 444,006.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,006.47/844.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.72

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