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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 843.34, 1,265.10 and 295.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 843.34, 1,265.10 and 295.46 is: 443.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    843.34 : 1,265.10 = 295.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    843.34/1,265.10 = 295.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    843.34x = 1,265.10 × 295.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    843.34x = 373,786.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,786.45/843.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.22

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