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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 845.15, 1,267.25 and 351.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 845.15, 1,267.25 and 351.42 is: 526.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    845.15 : 1,267.25 = 351.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    845.15/1,267.25 = 351.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    845.15x = 1,267.25 × 351.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    845.15x = 445,337.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,337.00/845.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.93

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