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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 845.27, 1,267.97 and 358.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 845.27, 1,267.97 and 358.37 is: 537.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    845.27 : 1,267.97 = 358.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    845.27/1,267.97 = 358.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    845.27x = 1,267.97 × 358.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    845.27x = 454,402.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,402.41/845.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.58

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