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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 844.82, 1,267.53 and 357.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 844.82, 1,267.53 and 357.91 is: 536.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    844.82 : 1,267.53 = 357.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    844.82/1,267.53 = 357.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    844.82x = 1,267.53 × 357.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    844.82x = 453,661.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,661.66/844.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.99

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