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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 844.70, 1,267.95 and 358.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 844.70, 1,267.95 and 358.08 is: 537.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    844.70 : 1,267.95 = 358.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    844.70/1,267.95 = 358.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    844.70x = 1,267.95 × 358.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    844.70x = 454,027.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,027.54/844.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.50

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