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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 845.43, 1,268.15 and 358.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 845.43, 1,268.15 and 358.22 is: 537.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    845.43 : 1,268.15 = 358.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    845.43/1,268.15 = 358.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    845.43x = 1,268.15 × 358.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    845.43x = 454,268.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,268.56/845.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.32

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