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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 843.14, 1,263.75 and 355.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 843.14, 1,263.75 and 355.94 is: 533.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    843.14 : 1,263.75 = 355.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    843.14/1,263.75 = 355.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    843.14x = 1,263.75 × 355.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    843.14x = 449,819.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,819.18/843.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.50

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