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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 845.08, 1,267.52 and 358.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 845.08, 1,267.52 and 358.07 is: 537.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    845.08 : 1,267.52 = 358.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    845.08/1,267.52 = 358.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    845.08x = 1,267.52 × 358.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    845.08x = 453,852.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,852.76/845.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.05

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