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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 843.03, 1,263.74 and 265.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 843.03, 1,263.74 and 265.50 is: 397.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    843.03 : 1,263.74 = 265.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    843.03/1,263.74 = 265.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    843.03x = 1,263.74 × 265.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    843.03x = 335,521.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,521.64/843.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.99

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