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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 843.24, 1,265.02 and 356.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 843.24, 1,265.02 and 356.29 is: 534.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    843.24 : 1,265.02 = 356.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    843.24/1,265.02 = 356.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    843.24x = 1,265.02 × 356.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    843.24x = 450,713.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,713.98/843.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.50

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