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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 843.36, 1,265.25 and 295.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 843.36, 1,265.25 and 295.55 is: 443.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    843.36 : 1,265.25 = 295.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    843.36/1,265.25 = 295.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    843.36x = 1,265.25 × 295.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    843.36x = 373,938.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,938.31/843.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.39

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