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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 843.36, 1,264.32 and 330.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 843.36, 1,264.32 and 330.24 is: 495.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    843.36 : 1,264.32 = 330.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    843.36/1,264.32 = 330.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    843.36x = 1,264.32 × 330.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    843.36x = 417,529.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,529.04/843.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.08

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