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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 846, 1,268.64 and 358.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 846, 1,268.64 and 358.56 is: 537.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    846 : 1,268.64 = 358.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    846/1,268.64 = 358.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    846x = 1,268.64 × 358.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    846x = 454,883.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,883.56/846
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.69

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