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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 845.08, 1,268.08 and 358.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 845.08, 1,268.08 and 358.47 is: 537.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    845.08 : 1,268.08 = 358.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    845.08/1,268.08 = 358.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    845.08x = 1,268.08 × 358.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    845.08x = 454,567.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,567.74/845.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.90

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