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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 845.15, 1,266.67 and 357.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 845.15, 1,266.67 and 357.64 is: 536.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    845.15 : 1,266.67 = 357.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    845.15/1,266.67 = 357.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    845.15x = 1,266.67 × 357.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    845.15x = 453,011.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,011.86/845.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.01

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