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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 845.44, 1,268.26 and 358.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 845.44, 1,268.26 and 358.22 is: 537.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    845.44 : 1,268.26 = 358.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    845.44/1,268.26 = 358.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    845.44x = 1,268.26 × 358.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    845.44x = 454,318.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,318.37/845.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.38

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