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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 849.57, 1,274.37 and 355.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 849.57, 1,274.37 and 355.87 is: 533.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    849.57 : 1,274.37 = 355.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    849.57/1,274.37 = 355.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    849.57x = 1,274.37 × 355.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    849.57x = 453,510.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,510.05/849.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.81

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