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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 843.38, 1,264.77 and 356.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 843.38, 1,264.77 and 356.17 is: 534.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    843.38 : 1,264.77 = 356.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    843.38/1,264.77 = 356.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    843.38x = 1,264.77 × 356.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    843.38x = 450,473.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,473.13/843.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.13

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