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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 845.07, 1,266.62 and 357.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 845.07, 1,266.62 and 357.99 is: 536.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    845.07 : 1,266.62 = 357.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    845.07/1,266.62 = 357.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    845.07x = 1,266.62 × 357.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    845.07x = 453,435.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,435.50/845.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.57

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