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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 845.07, 1,267.80 and 358.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 845.07, 1,267.80 and 358.26 is: 537.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    845.07 : 1,267.80 = 358.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    845.07/1,267.80 = 358.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    845.07x = 1,267.80 × 358.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    845.07x = 454,202.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,202.03/845.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.47

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