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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 843, 1,263.68 and 355.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 843, 1,263.68 and 355.76 is: 533.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    843 : 1,263.68 = 355.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    843/1,263.68 = 355.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    843x = 1,263.68 × 355.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    843x = 449,566.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,566.80/843
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.29

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