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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 845.88, 1,268.82 and 358.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 845.88, 1,268.82 and 358.86 is: 538.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    845.88 : 1,268.82 = 358.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    845.88/1,268.82 = 358.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    845.88x = 1,268.82 × 358.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    845.88x = 455,328.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,328.75/845.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.29

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