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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 843.28, 1,264.32 and 356.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 843.28, 1,264.32 and 356.08 is: 533.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    843.28 : 1,264.32 = 356.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    843.28/1,264.32 = 356.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    843.28x = 1,264.32 × 356.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    843.28x = 450,199.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,199.07/843.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.87

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