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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 843.36, 1,264.72 and 295.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 843.36, 1,264.72 and 295.36 is: 442.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    843.36 : 1,264.72 = 295.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    843.36/1,264.72 = 295.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    843.36x = 1,264.72 × 295.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    843.36x = 373,547.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,547.70/843.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.93

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