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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 845.43, 1,267.05 and 344.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 845.43, 1,267.05 and 344.52 is: 516.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    845.43 : 1,267.05 = 344.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    845.43/1,267.05 = 344.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    845.43x = 1,267.05 × 344.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    845.43x = 436,520.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,520.40/845.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.33

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