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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 843.38, 1,264.73 and 349.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 843.38, 1,264.73 and 349.86 is: 524.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    843.38 : 1,264.73 = 349.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    843.38/1,264.73 = 349.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    843.38x = 1,264.73 × 349.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    843.38x = 442,481.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,481.43/843.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.65

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