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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 843.04, 1,265.02 and 349.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 843.04, 1,265.02 and 349.38 is: 524.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    843.04 : 1,265.02 = 349.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    843.04/1,265.02 = 349.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    843.04x = 1,265.02 × 349.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    843.04x = 441,971.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,971.81/843.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.26

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