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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 845.32, 1,268.21 and 358.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 845.32, 1,268.21 and 358.42 is: 537.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    845.32 : 1,268.21 = 358.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    845.32/1,268.21 = 358.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    845.32x = 1,268.21 × 358.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    845.32x = 454,543.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,543.70/845.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.72

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