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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 843.26, 1,264.38 and 356.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 843.26, 1,264.38 and 356.18 is: 534.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    843.26 : 1,264.38 = 356.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    843.26/1,264.38 = 356.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    843.26x = 1,264.38 × 356.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    843.26x = 450,340.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,340.55/843.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.05

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