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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 845.54, 1,268.70 and 352.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 845.54, 1,268.70 and 352.32 is: 528.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    845.54 : 1,268.70 = 352.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    845.54/1,268.70 = 352.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    845.54x = 1,268.70 × 352.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    845.54x = 446,982.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,982.31/845.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.64

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