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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 845.29, 1,268.23 and 351.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 845.29, 1,268.23 and 351.97 is: 528.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    845.29 : 1,268.23 = 351.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    845.29/1,268.23 = 351.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    845.29x = 1,268.23 × 351.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    845.29x = 446,376.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,376.51/845.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.07

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