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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 845.30, 1,267.40 and 352.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 845.30, 1,267.40 and 352.05 is: 527.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    845.30 : 1,267.40 = 352.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    845.30/1,267.40 = 352.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    845.30x = 1,267.40 × 352.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    845.30x = 446,181.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,181.83/845.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.84

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