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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 845.78, 1,268.84 and 358.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 845.78, 1,268.84 and 358.83 is: 538.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    845.78 : 1,268.84 = 358.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    845.78/1,268.84 = 358.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    845.78x = 1,268.84 × 358.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    845.78x = 455,298.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,298.75/845.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.32

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