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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 845.44, 1,267.44 and 376.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 845.44, 1,267.44 and 376.96 is: 565.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    845.44 : 1,267.44 = 376.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    845.44/1,267.44 = 376.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    845.44x = 1,267.44 × 376.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    845.44x = 477,774.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,774.18/845.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.12

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