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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 844.60, 1,266.52 and 357.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 844.60, 1,266.52 and 357.40 is: 535.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    844.60 : 1,266.52 = 357.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    844.60/1,266.52 = 357.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    844.60x = 1,266.52 × 357.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    844.60x = 452,654.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,654.25/844.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.94

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