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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 844.83, 1,267.29 and 357.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 844.83, 1,267.29 and 357.39 is: 536.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    844.83 : 1,267.29 = 357.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    844.83/1,267.29 = 357.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    844.83x = 1,267.29 × 357.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    844.83x = 452,916.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,916.77/844.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.10

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