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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 843.30, 1,265.50 and 381.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 843.30, 1,265.50 and 381.11 is: 571.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    843.30 : 1,265.50 = 381.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    843.30/1,265.50 = 381.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    843.30x = 1,265.50 × 381.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    843.30x = 482,293.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,293.48/843.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.91

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