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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 844.86, 1,267.46 and 357.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 844.86, 1,267.46 and 357.91 is: 536.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    844.86 : 1,267.46 = 357.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    844.86/1,267.46 = 357.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    844.86x = 1,267.46 × 357.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    844.86x = 453,636.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,636.61/844.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.94

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