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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 845.61, 1,268.02 and 358.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 845.61, 1,268.02 and 358.39 is: 537.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    845.61 : 1,268.02 = 358.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    845.61/1,268.02 = 358.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    845.61x = 1,268.02 × 358.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    845.61x = 454,445.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,445.69/845.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.42

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