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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 846.07, 1,268.11 and 358.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 846.07, 1,268.11 and 358.99 is: 538.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    846.07 : 1,268.11 = 358.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    846.07/1,268.11 = 358.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    846.07x = 1,268.11 × 358.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    846.07x = 455,238.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,238.81/846.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.06

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