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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 845.50, 1,267.94 and 358.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 845.50, 1,267.94 and 358.59 is: 537.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    845.50 : 1,267.94 = 358.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    845.50/1,267.94 = 358.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    845.50x = 1,267.94 × 358.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    845.50x = 454,670.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,670.60/845.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.75

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