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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 844.76, 1,266.29 and 350.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 844.76, 1,266.29 and 350.50 is: 525.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    844.76 : 1,266.29 = 350.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    844.76/1,266.29 = 350.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    844.76x = 1,266.29 × 350.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    844.76x = 443,829.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,829.19/844.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.39

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