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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 845.83, 1,268.79 and 358.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 845.83, 1,268.79 and 358.39 is: 537.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    845.83 : 1,268.79 = 358.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    845.83/1,268.79 = 358.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    845.83x = 1,268.79 × 358.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    845.83x = 454,721.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,721.65/845.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.60

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