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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 843.11, 1,264.84 and 356.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 843.11, 1,264.84 and 356.16 is: 534.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    843.11 : 1,264.84 = 356.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    843.11/1,264.84 = 356.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    843.11x = 1,264.84 × 356.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    843.11x = 450,485.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,485.41/843.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.31

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