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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 845.28, 1,267.68 and 358.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 845.28, 1,267.68 and 358.08 is: 537.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    845.28 : 1,267.68 = 358.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    845.28/1,267.68 = 358.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    845.28x = 1,267.68 × 358.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    845.28x = 453,930.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,930.85/845.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.02

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