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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 845.25, 1,267.77 and 351.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 845.25, 1,267.77 and 351.77 is: 527.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    845.25 : 1,267.77 = 351.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    845.25/1,267.77 = 351.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    845.25x = 1,267.77 × 351.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    845.25x = 445,957.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,957.11/845.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.60

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