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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 845, 1,267.26 and 358.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 845, 1,267.26 and 358.04 is: 536.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    845 : 1,267.26 = 358.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    845/1,267.26 = 358.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    845x = 1,267.26 × 358.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    845x = 453,729.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,729.77/845
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.96

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