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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 845.10, 1,268.04 and 358.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 845.10, 1,268.04 and 358.26 is: 537.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    845.10 : 1,268.04 = 358.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    845.10/1,268.04 = 358.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    845.10x = 1,268.04 × 358.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    845.10x = 454,288.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,288.01/845.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.56

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