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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 846.06, 1,268.58 and 358.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 846.06, 1,268.58 and 358.84 is: 538.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    846.06 : 1,268.58 = 358.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    846.06/1,268.58 = 358.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    846.06x = 1,268.58 × 358.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    846.06x = 455,217.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,217.25/846.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.04

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