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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 844.72, 1,267.07 and 357.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 844.72, 1,267.07 and 357.76 is: 536.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    844.72 : 1,267.07 = 357.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    844.72/1,267.07 = 357.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    844.72x = 1,267.07 × 357.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    844.72x = 453,306.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,306.96/844.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.64

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