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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 845.87, 1,268.80 and 358.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 845.87, 1,268.80 and 358.65 is: 537.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    845.87 : 1,268.80 = 358.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    845.87/1,268.80 = 358.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    845.87x = 1,268.80 × 358.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    845.87x = 455,054.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,054.22/845.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.98

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