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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 843.31, 1,264.67 and 356.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 843.31, 1,264.67 and 356.40 is: 534.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    843.31 : 1,264.67 = 356.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    843.31/1,264.67 = 356.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    843.31x = 1,264.67 × 356.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    843.31x = 450,728.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,728.98/843.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.47

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