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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 843.10, 1,263.45 and 329.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 843.10, 1,263.45 and 329.50 is: 493.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    843.10 : 1,263.45 = 329.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    843.10/1,263.45 = 329.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    843.10x = 1,263.45 × 329.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    843.10x = 416,306.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,306.78/843.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.78

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