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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 843.03, 1,264.32 and 355.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 843.03, 1,264.32 and 355.77 is: 533.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    843.03 : 1,264.32 = 355.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    843.03/1,264.32 = 355.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    843.03x = 1,264.32 × 355.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    843.03x = 449,807.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,807.13/843.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.56

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