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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 845.78, 1,268.79 and 358.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 845.78, 1,268.79 and 358.90 is: 538.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    845.78 : 1,268.79 = 358.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    845.78/1,268.79 = 358.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    845.78x = 1,268.79 × 358.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    845.78x = 455,365.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,365.56/845.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.40

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