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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 844.91, 1,267.33 and 357.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 844.91, 1,267.33 and 357.60 is: 536.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    844.91 : 1,267.33 = 357.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    844.91/1,267.33 = 357.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    844.91x = 1,267.33 × 357.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    844.91x = 453,197.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,197.21/844.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.39

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