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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 845.22, 1,268.12 and 351.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 845.22, 1,268.12 and 351.89 is: 527.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    845.22 : 1,268.12 = 351.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    845.22/1,268.12 = 351.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    845.22x = 1,268.12 × 351.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    845.22x = 446,230.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,230.65/845.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.95

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