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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 845.05, 1,267.71 and 358.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 845.05, 1,267.71 and 358.11 is: 537.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    845.05 : 1,267.71 = 358.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    845.05/1,267.71 = 358.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    845.05x = 1,267.71 × 358.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    845.05x = 453,973.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,973.29/845.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.21

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