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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 845.06, 1,267.72 and 358.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 845.06, 1,267.72 and 358.24 is: 537.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    845.06 : 1,267.72 = 358.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    845.06/1,267.72 = 358.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    845.06x = 1,267.72 × 358.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    845.06x = 454,148.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,148.01/845.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.42

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