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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 844.61, 1,267.09 and 357.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 844.61, 1,267.09 and 357.66 is: 536.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    844.61 : 1,267.09 = 357.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    844.61/1,267.09 = 357.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    844.61x = 1,267.09 × 357.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    844.61x = 453,187.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,187.41/844.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.56

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