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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 845.22, 1,268.01 and 358.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 845.22, 1,268.01 and 358.26 is: 537.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    845.22 : 1,268.01 = 358.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    845.22/1,268.01 = 358.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    845.22x = 1,268.01 × 358.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    845.22x = 454,281.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,281.78/845.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.47

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