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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 843.28, 1,265.76 and 356.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 843.28, 1,265.76 and 356.64 is: 535.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    843.28 : 1,265.76 = 356.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    843.28/1,265.76 = 356.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    843.28x = 1,265.76 × 356.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    843.28x = 451,420.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,420.65/843.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.32

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