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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 843.10, 1,265.04 and 356.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 843.10, 1,265.04 and 356.26 is: 534.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    843.10 : 1,265.04 = 356.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    843.10/1,265.04 = 356.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    843.10x = 1,265.04 × 356.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    843.10x = 450,683.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,683.15/843.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.55

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