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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 843.16, 1,263.52 and 356.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 843.16, 1,263.52 and 356.56 is: 534.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    843.16 : 1,263.52 = 356.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    843.16/1,263.52 = 356.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    843.16x = 1,263.52 × 356.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    843.16x = 450,520.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,520.69/843.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.32

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