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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 843.33, 1,265.03 and 288.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 843.33, 1,265.03 and 288.03 is: 432.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    843.33 : 1,265.03 = 288.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    843.33/1,265.03 = 288.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    843.33x = 1,265.03 × 288.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    843.33x = 364,366.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,366.59/843.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.06

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