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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 844.96, 1,267.28 and 382.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 844.96, 1,267.28 and 382.24 is: 573.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    844.96 : 1,267.28 = 382.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    844.96/1,267.28 = 382.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    844.96x = 1,267.28 × 382.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    844.96x = 484,405.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,405.11/844.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.29

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