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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 845.38, 1,266.85 and 357.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 845.38, 1,266.85 and 357.76 is: 536.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    845.38 : 1,266.85 = 357.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    845.38/1,266.85 = 357.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    845.38x = 1,266.85 × 357.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    845.38x = 453,228.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,228.26/845.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.12

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