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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 845.57, 1,268.67 and 358.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 845.57, 1,268.67 and 358.49 is: 537.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    845.57 : 1,268.67 = 358.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    845.57/1,268.67 = 358.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    845.57x = 1,268.67 × 358.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    845.57x = 454,805.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,805.51/845.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.87

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