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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 843.31, 1,264.76 and 258.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 843.31, 1,264.76 and 258.16 is: 387.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    843.31 : 1,264.76 = 258.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    843.31/1,264.76 = 258.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    843.31x = 1,264.76 × 258.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    843.31x = 326,510.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,510.44/843.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.18

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