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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 844.68, 1,267.88 and 357.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 844.68, 1,267.88 and 357.92 is: 537.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    844.68 : 1,267.88 = 357.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    844.68/1,267.88 = 357.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    844.68x = 1,267.88 × 357.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    844.68x = 453,799.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,799.61/844.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.24

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