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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 843.39, 1,264.41 and 356.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 843.39, 1,264.41 and 356.22 is: 534.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    843.39 : 1,264.41 = 356.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    843.39/1,264.41 = 356.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    843.39x = 1,264.41 × 356.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    843.39x = 450,408.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,408.13/843.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.04

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