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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 845.72, 1,268.72 and 358.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 845.72, 1,268.72 and 358.77 is: 538.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    845.72 : 1,268.72 = 358.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    845.72/1,268.72 = 358.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    845.72x = 1,268.72 × 358.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    845.72x = 455,176.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,176.88/845.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.22

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