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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 845.12, 1,267.84 and 358.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 845.12, 1,267.84 and 358.16 is: 537.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    845.12 : 1,267.84 = 358.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    845.12/1,267.84 = 358.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    845.12x = 1,267.84 × 358.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    845.12x = 454,089.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,089.57/845.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.31

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