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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 844.89, 1,267.29 and 357.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 844.89, 1,267.29 and 357.90 is: 536.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    844.89 : 1,267.29 = 357.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    844.89/1,267.29 = 357.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    844.89x = 1,267.29 × 357.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    844.89x = 453,563.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,563.09/844.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.83

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