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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 845, 1,267.19 and 358.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 845, 1,267.19 and 358.09 is: 537.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    845 : 1,267.19 = 358.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    845/1,267.19 = 358.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    845x = 1,267.19 × 358.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    845x = 453,768.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,768.07/845
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.00

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