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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 844.78, 1,267.07 and 357.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 844.78, 1,267.07 and 357.77 is: 536.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    844.78 : 1,267.07 = 357.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    844.78/1,267.07 = 357.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    844.78x = 1,267.07 × 357.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    844.78x = 453,317.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,317.85/844.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.61

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