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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 843.15, 1,265.10 and 356.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 843.15, 1,265.10 and 356.34 is: 534.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    843.15 : 1,265.10 = 356.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    843.15/1,265.10 = 356.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    843.15x = 1,265.10 × 356.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    843.15x = 450,805.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,805.73/843.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.67

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