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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 844.88, 1,267.14 and 382.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 844.88, 1,267.14 and 382.36 is: 573.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    844.88 : 1,267.14 = 382.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    844.88/1,267.14 = 382.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    844.88x = 1,267.14 × 382.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    844.88x = 484,495.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,495.40/844.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.45

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