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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 844.59, 1,267.02 and 357.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 844.59, 1,267.02 and 357.65 is: 536.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    844.59 : 1,267.02 = 357.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    844.59/1,267.02 = 357.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    844.59x = 1,267.02 × 357.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    844.59x = 453,143.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,143.37/844.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.52

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