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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 845.28, 1,267.82 and 358.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 845.28, 1,267.82 and 358.27 is: 537.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    845.28 : 1,267.82 = 358.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    845.28/1,267.82 = 358.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    845.28x = 1,267.82 × 358.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    845.28x = 454,220.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,220.08/845.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.36

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