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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 845.16, 1,267.92 and 358.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 845.16, 1,267.92 and 358.20 is: 537.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    845.16 : 1,267.92 = 358.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    845.16/1,267.92 = 358.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    845.16x = 1,267.92 × 358.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    845.16x = 454,168.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,168.94/845.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.38

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